Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a skin disease whose main characteristic is the loss of color in some parts of the body, due to the absence of melanocytes, that is, cells responsible for the formation of melanin, the pigment that provides color to the skin.

It affects arms, elbows, knees, hands and sometimes the eye area, it does not pose risks to physical health, but it can affect self-esteem.

Physical and emotional stress, mechanical trauma and chemical substances are factors that can trigger vitiligo. It may be related to thyroid disease, so the patient with vitiligo should always investigate whether other conditions have arisen, especially if there is a worsening of the stains.

Many people are not bothered by the spots on the body, which is absolutely normal. They feel even more beautiful and different, while others do not, in these cases, dermatological procedures such as creams, phototherapy, infiltration and some surgeries can help. There are also several makeups for this skin type. Always try to feel good about yourself, this is essential.