Abstract

PHARMACOLOGICAL AND NON –PHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO VITILIGO

Umama Yezdani, Mahmood Ali, Mohammad Gayoor Khan*, Ayush Kumar, Prince Bhalla and Mayur Sadar

Abstract

Vitiligo is a long-run skin condition characterised by patches of the skin losing their pigment. The patches of skin affected become white and typically have sharp margins. The hair from the skin might also become white. The inside of the mouth and nose might also be concerned. The extent and rate of color loss from skin condition is unpredictable. Vitiligo happens when the cells that produce melanin die or stop functioning. Vitiligo affects individuals of all skin sorts, but it may be more noticeable in people with darker skin. Risk factors include a family history of the condition or other autoimmune diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, alopecia areata, and pernicious anemia. It is not contagious. Prolonged periods of psychological stress might be involved in the onset and progression of the vitiligo. Histochemically, there is a lack of DOPA-positive melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis. Patients with illness|disease of the skin|skin disorder skin problem|skin condition} usually develop autoimmune thyroid disease or other autoimmune diseases. A blood test to examine thyroid function should be considered in sight of the high prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease in patients with vitiligo. This disease targets most of the psychological conditions to occur and is very much harmful as may even lead to some serious effects which may even lead to suicide. The objective of the study was to conduct a review of home-based nonpharmacological treatment and pharmacological treatment of vitiligo. This study mainly aims to show which treatment is more effective and safe. These parameters are calculated based on the efficacy and safety of the drug.

Keywords: Autoimmune Diseases, Vitiligo, Homeopathic Treatment, Allopathic Treatment.