Abstract

VITILIGO: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW

Fajila K.* and Kowsar Nachiya J.

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Abstract

Vitiligo, an usual depigmenting dermatosis, make an estimate of prevalence about 0.5–2% regarding on the people in the world wide. An Vitiligo is identified based on particular loss of melanocyte, which are producing a typical non scaly and chalky-white macules as a results. In past few years, tolerable development which construct on our understanding on pathogenesis of a vitiligo, that remains as an autoimmune disease. Vitiligo is also assert a cosmetic problem, while it can produce effects on psychologically devasting, frequently among a acceptable intension in day to day life. During 2011, an worldwide harmony categorized a segmental vitiligo apart from all other forms of vitiligo, and also the term vitiligo is defined as to designate all forms of non-segmental vitiligo. In this review the current knowledge about Vitiligo and also aim to offer an overview on Vitiligo treatment can be summarized.

Keywords: SV, NSV, Melanocyte loss, Pathogenesis, Prognosis, Emerging therapy, Light therapy.