Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON CURRENT TREATMENTS OF VITILIGO

Minhaj Sohail Shakil Patel* and Ifra Shazmeen

Abstract

Vitiligo a long-term pigmentary disorder with unknown origin affecting about 0.5-1% of worldwide population characterized by depigmentation of skin, hair and mucus membrane resulting from destruction or reduction in the number of melanocytes. Two types are classified in vitiligo namely segmental and non-segmental vitiligo. This disorder shows dreadful impact on the psychology, confidence and self-esteem. This review covers about the diagnosis, symptoms, types, management and treatment of vitiligo. The treatment strategies aim to control the spread of disease in order to limit the area involved by de-pigmentation and further re-pigmentation of the affected area by suppressing the immune response or by surgical intervention.

Keywords: Vitiligo, Types of Vitiligo, Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms, Treatment.