Vitiligo usually starts as a tiny spot and advances gradually. Dermatologists use clinical observation, Wood’s lamp examination, and blood tests for related autoimmune disorders to make a diagnosis.

Treatment outcomes vary, but with early diagnosis and a tailored approach, many patients experience visible improvement and ...

Dr Shivani Ranjan, Dr Devraj Dogra Vitiligo also called the ‘White spot disease of skin’ is known in local language as ...

Myth 1: Vitiligo is contagious; it spreads from person-to-person. Fact: This statement is false, the doctor says. Vitiligo cannot be spread through physical contact, sharing food, or any interaction.

Vitiligo cannot be treated or cured fully, and hence, one needs to live with it. Well, society can be harsh to people who are different or look different due to their skin conditions, and it is ...

World Vitiligo Day: People with vitiligo may be unfairly treated because of some myths. Know the expert-backed facts that counter the myths.  ...

Vitiligo And Depression: A recent study reveals that the majority of vitiligo patients experience significant psychological trauma, with alarming rates of depression and suicide ideation ...

World Vitiligo Day is celebrated on June 25 to raise awareness about vitiligo, a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes white patches due to the destruction of melanin-producing cells.

Vitiligo isn't contagious and can't be spread through physical contact. There's no evidence that vitiligo is caused by anything you eat or drink. Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025. New Delhi o C.