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What Causes Recurrence Of Vitiligo?

I have vertiligo on my elbows, eyelids & ankle, it here smaller & bigger. I am 31 years old & had it on my eyelidswhen I was 16 then it went completely. It came back when I was 30. How come ? Iam aneamic, have 4 young children so am abit stressed. Could this be the cause
Mon, 31 Jan 2022
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Hello,

You have history of anemia and are also stressed up. You have vitiligo on your elbows, eyelids and ankle. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a dermatologist. You may be recommended exposure to UVA or UVB light and depigmentation of the skin in severe cases. Vitiligo is a lifelong condition. It can be caused by genes, autoimmune disease. lack of melanin pigment in the skin, etc.

You can avoid eating fishes / seafood as they cause allergy in some people. Never take fish and milk as a combo, it can trigger symptoms. There is no cure for vitiligo but the symptoms can be controlled & reduced. Common treatments include camouflage therapy, re-pigmentation therapy, light therapy and surgery. Get connected with a dermatologist at the earliest.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Recurrence Of Vitiligo?

Hello, You have history of anemia and are also stressed up. You have vitiligo on your elbows, eyelids and ankle. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a dermatologist. You may be recommended exposure to UVA or UVB light and depigmentation of the skin in severe cases. Vitiligo is a lifelong condition. It can be caused by genes, autoimmune disease. lack of melanin pigment in the skin, etc. You can avoid eating fishes / seafood as they cause allergy in some people. Never take fish and milk as a combo, it can trigger symptoms. There is no cure for vitiligo but the symptoms can be controlled & reduced. Common treatments include camouflage therapy, re-pigmentation therapy, light therapy and surgery. Get connected with a dermatologist at the earliest. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician