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Skin and Sun Care with Vitilig

Despite not being hazardous or life-threatening, vitiligo, an inflammatory illness that causes the skin to lose its pigment (colour), can be difficult to live with. This chronic, incurable skin pigmentation problem can impair self-esteem and have an adverse effect on physical appearance, which can result in social stigma and mental health issues. You must take specific action to safeguard your skin if you suffer from this ailment.

What does vitiligo management entail? In addition to medical therapy, it could entail adopting specific skin-care practises, avoiding sun exposure, and cosmetically treating the damaged regions of your skin.

You can lessen the severity and strain of vitiligo with a solid plan in place. Aster Hospitals is one of the best dermatology hospitals in Dubai.

Sun Care Tips

Melanocytes, the skin cells that give your skin pigment, are wrongly attacked and destroyed by your immune system, which results in vitiligo. Macules, or areas of smooth, white skin, develop as a result. The patches might not alter at all, expand and move, or even migrate.

The fact that the depigmented areas of skin are more vulnerable to harm from ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunshine is one of the main problems with vitiligo. This makes them vulnerable to sunburn, and tanning draws attention to regions of discoloration, especially if you have paler skin. Additionally, exposure to the sun might hasten the spread of depigmented areas. Consult the best dermatologist in Dubai for any treatment or skin care assistance.

Sun Exposure as a Form of Treatment

Targeted and guided sun exposure or exposure to UV rays, often known as light therapy or phototherapy, is one method for medically managing vitiligo. This is specialist narrow-band ultraviolet-B (NB-UVB) therapy carried out in your doctor's office over the course of several sessions under close observation. To attempt to predict its impact on your own is dangerous.

If you have vitiligo, follow these tips for outmost care:

Sun protection for your skin. Skin that has lost its natural hue is more susceptible to sunburn. A severe sunburn may make vitiligo worse.

Another benefit of shielding your skin from the sun is if you have lighter skin. The lighter spots and patches are frequently harder to see without a tan.

Dermatologists advise the following measures to protect your skin from the sun:

Opt for shade

When your shadow is shorter than you are, this is extremely crucial. The sun's harmful rays are highest when you observe a brief shade.

Clothing

Put on clothes that will shield your skin from the sun. One of the best methods to shield your skin from the sun's harmful rays is by wearing the appropriate attire.

While self-care can make you feel better, it's also crucial to see a dermatologist who has attained board certification. Vitiligo raises the chance of getting certain illnesses, like thyroid disease. A dermatologist can diagnose the condition and determine your risk. Your dermatologist can send you to a physician who can treat the disease if you have a condition other than a skin condition.

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