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Vitiligo Surgery: Bringing Colour Back to Lives

Vitiligo Surgery: Bringing Colour Back to Lives

Imagine looking into the mirror and seeing parts of your skin slowly lose their colour – not due to injury or infection, but silently, without pain. This is vitiligo – a common skin condition that affects nearly 1 in every 100 people worldwide, including children and young adults. While it is not contagious or life-threatening, […]

Vitiligo surgeries

Vitiligo surgeries

Vitiligo is a pigmentary skin disorder characterised by white patches. It occurs due to various reasons leading to melanocyte destruction. Melanocytes are the cells which produce melanin pigment, giving the skin it’s natural colour. There are various treatments available for vitiligo. From creams to tablets, phototherapy and surgical methods. The choice of the treatment depends […]