Melanin is responsible for pigmentation. Melanocytes are responsible for production of melanin, so any damage caused to these cells will automatically affect the skin pigmentation. Sometimes, these cells will be unable to produce enough melanin in the body. Vitiligo is a condition where the skin loses its normal pigmentation making it appear unusually pale and white.

Initially, vitiligo appears in patches. If left untreated, it will affect the entire body. There are several methods for curing vitiligo. The sooner it is diagnosed, the better chances are of a successful treatment.

In the initial stages when the spots have just started to appear on the body, doctors prescribe corticosteroid creams. These creams have to be applied on the affected area topically for the prescribed period. It will take three to four months to observe significant changes in the skin’s pigmentation.

PUVA or Psoralen Ultraviolet A is another method for treating vitiligo. Here, Psoralen is applied on the affected area. After 30 minutes, the affected area is exposed to ultraviolet A radiation. The skin is quite sensitive to ultraviolet A light and slowly turns pink in color. It gradually gets back its normal pigmentation. If more than twenty percent of the body is de-pigmented, it is recommended that the person take Psoralen pills and then given ultraviolet A treatment.

If more than 50 percent of the skin is affected, then de-pigmentation therapy is administered. Here the unaffected portion of the skin is treated to make it look similar to the affected portion, so that the entire body appears to be of the same pale color.

Diet also plays a crucial role in preventing the aggravation of this disease. Vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cabbage and carrots can be consumed abundantly. Animal products, junk and spices have to be avoided.

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