According to the report published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), about 0.5 percent of the people worldwide are victims of Vitiligo. Whereas in India this figure is 8.8 percent. Vitiligo is a skin problem in which white spots appear on the face as well as other parts of the body. According to the report published in the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADL), people have different perceptions about this disease due to a lack of awareness of Vitiligo. We will share with you the complete information related to it.

What is Vitiligo?

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease. Vitiligo is also called white spots. This disease is considered a disease of untouchability, but this disease is not spread by touching anyone. Actually, vitiligo disease occurs due to changes in the level of melanin pigment. The problem of vitiligo can start due to a decrease in the melanin pigment. Therefore, it is important to understand the causes of vitiligo.

What are the causes of vitiligo?

According to Ayurveda, when the body's immune system starts to weaken, the cells present in the body are unable to function properly. Vitiligo can also be caused due to a weakened immune system and once the problem of vitiligo ie white spots starts, then the treatment of this disease can also take time. Although it is not that its treatment is not possible, Ayurvedic treatment for Vitiligo is possible, but there is a need to be patient during its treatment. Ayurvedic treatment for Vitiligo will be known, but first, it is important to understand its symptoms.

What are the symptoms of vitiligo?

The symptoms of vitiligo can be the following:

Change in skin color.

Graying of hair on the scalp,  beard.

Changes in the color of the tissues of the mouth and nose.

Change in the color of the inner layer of the eyeball ie retina.

The above-mentioned changes happening in the body parts point towards vitiligo.

Vitiligo is a problem in any part of the body which is called segmental vitiligo. After being at a young age, it also stops for some time. When the problem of vitiligo spreads from one place to another, it is called segmental vitiligo. At the same time, this disease spreading in one part of the body is also called localized vitiligo. 

So, now in this article, we have given all information about vitiligo.