In many skin diseases, it is frequently asked why a particular individual is affected by it. Psoriasis and Vitiligo are multifactorial disease and are affected by genetic factors , stress, pollution, and viral and bacterial infections that alter immunity. In psoriasis combination of these factors starts a process in which skin proliferates at faster pace leading to development of red scaly patches over elbow, knee, back and scalp. In vitiligo same combination of factors results in production of antibodies to color producing skin cells and it results damage or incapacitation of melanocytes to produce melanin resulting in white patches on skin and gray hairs. It is difficult for an individual avoid any of above factors. It might be wiser not to dwell upon why me but to focus on treatment and learn about aggravating factors of psoriasis and take precautions. For more information contact us

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease like thyroid disease commonly seen in women. Allopathic drugs like psoralens, narrow band UVB, Excimer laser , topical tacrolimus and corticosteroids can greatly improve most of vitiligo patches. Any remaining patches can be treated with skin or cellular grafting. Vitiligo is not infectious. Donot point fingers at person with vitiligo and donot go on suggesting treatment. It does not help and increases mental stress in person affected by vitiligo. Vitiligo patient not only needs skin treatment but also needs support to combat anxiety and feeling low or depression. For more information contact us