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                    [post_content] => When we speculate on vitiligo, we often imagine the abnormal skin coloring condition that plagues humankind. But were you aware that vitiligo also besets our animal friends, too? From dogs to cats and birds to giraffes, the members from every corner of the wildlife kingdom can suffer from vitiligo.

What Is Vitiligo?

While vitiligo is a rarity in both humans and animals, the basic definition for all species remains unchanged. It’s a permanent condition that affects the skin’s pigmentation, producing white patches on the outer layer of the skin. hair growing from a stricken area will also change to white.

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As the melanocyte cells that produce pigment become vitiated, they eventually wither and die. Without the melanin the melanocytes yield, coloration dissipates—slowly at first, and may speed up over time.

What symptoms Do Animals with Vitiligo Present?



Symptoms in animals with vitiligo will vary among species, but the first signs of the condition usually manifest in the face. whitening of the skin and fur or hair typically begins with the nose and surrounding region, then will spread to around the eyes and mouth.

Vitiligo can spread even further as well, becoming apparent on the feet or paws, and elsewhere. In overarching terms, vitiligo does not discriminate.

Beyond the coloring changes, vitiligo doesn't hurt or cause any pain or discomfort to the animal in question.

What Causes Vitiligo in Animals?

Despite its proliferation, the exact cause is inconclusive. Some valid research suggests that some animals are genetically predisposed to the peculiar discoloration condition, as it appears to be hereditary.

Other causes may include autoimmune disorders, where the body’s reaction to foreign substances impels the immune system to fight the infection or invader incorrectly, negatively impacting physical constitution—with vitiligo, the complexion deteriorates.

Further potential explanations for vitiligo include:

    
 	
  • Undue, excessive stress
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  • Genetic imbalance of anti oxidative substances and free radicals
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  • Severe sunburn or sun damage
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  • Chemical subjection
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  • Viral agents
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  • Neurological afflictions
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What has been confirmed, however, is that vitiligo is not contagious, and animals cannot pass it along by mere skin contact and exposure to the disease does not pose any risks for contraction.

Vitiligo in dogs

Certain breeds of man’s best friend are more susceptible to vitiligo than others—though this doesn’t denote all other breeds are safe from the depigmentation disorder.

The following list pertains to the breeds who struggle with vitiligo more than others.

    
 	
  • Rottweilers
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  • Belgian Tervurens
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  • Doberman Pinschers
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  • German Shepherds
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  • Golden Retrievers
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  • Siberian Huskies
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The incidences of Rottweilers with vitiligo is thought to prevail over other breeds. Perhaps, though, Rottweilers with vitiligo are more positively diagnosed, as their owners are typically used to this breed have a very dark color. Rottweilers are most often bred as black dogs, so a quickened, shocking lightening or whitening on the snout of a Rottweiler will be glaringly obvious when compared to the lightening of a Samoyed’s pigmentation, or an Old English sheepdog, for example.

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Vitiligo is more common in purebreds, which makes a case for its congenital properties.

Vitiligo in cats

Some felines also struggle with reduced melanin patches in their skin, hair color, and coat. The reasons for manifestation are the same as in their canine counterparts, and it doesn’t provide any sort of discomfort to our darling pets.

The fascinating nature of Siamese Cats, and how their distinctive coloration is contingent upon outside temperature forces, makes them even more prone to the unpredictability of vitiligo. When anatomical structures of the Siamese Cat are cool, their pretty fur goes darker. This bewitching coloring characteristic is actually a result of their partiality to albinism, rather than an indicator of vitiligo, however, this breed is more vulnerable to the latter for its skin sensitivity.

Instances of beautiful Vitiligo patterns in Animals

Perhaps you recall the precious face of famed rowdy, the native Oregon canine who bears rather intriguing colorless circular markings around his eyes? This vitiligo dog is a black labrador, so the contrasting white rings on his face give him a rather unique and striking appearance, thus launching him into viral Instagram and internet fame. Though he’s renowned for his facial markings, the vitiligo also spread to Rowdy’s inner hind legs.

Then there’s scrappy, the kitty who was born entirely black from head to toe, who now dons a coat of fur that’s beautifully speckled in white spots all over his body. pictures of Scrappy the vitiligo cat brings joy to cat lovers everywhere.

The markings of vitiligo are often so gorgeous, it would be unsurprising for a breeder to try and achieve a similar look in puppy and kitten offspring of vitiligo adult dogs and cats.

Other Animals with Vitiligo

Not just a disorder worn by cats and dogs, vitiligo has given many different kinds of animals beautiful markings on their skin, fur, hair, and feathers.

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Instances recorded include the following types of fauna:

    
 	
  • Horses
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  • Giraffes
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  • Opossums
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  • Elephants
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  • Pumas
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  • Birds of many varieties as well have been identified with vitiligo, such as owls, geese, penguins, blackbirds.
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Whether you’re the proud owner of the more popular domesticated of animals, like a cat or dog, or if you look after a birdie or a horse, what's most important to realize is that this skin condition isn’t painful for your playmate, so enjoy their distinct uniqueness in all its beauty.

 

 

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                    [post_content] => Vitiligo can be approached a few ways. The condition is inherently alluring, magnetic, and mesmerizing, on one hand—but on the other, it doesn’t fit the traditional, mainstream molds of an aesthetically pleasing exterior. Conventional beauty standards need not apply, though—just take a look at some of the supermodels that grace the covers and pages of fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, W, InStyle, Vanity Fair, and countless others. In the late 2010s, classic beauties are by and large dead and gone.

Nevertheless, adhering to society’s (unfair) ideals of attractiveness is still widely sought after by men and women alike. In particular, many of those who struggle with vitiligo strive to conceal their blotches of discolored irregularities. Notice, we didn’t employ the term ‘flaws’ here, that’s because there’s loveliness in extraordinary imperfection.

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After an obligatory explanation of the condition, we’ll delve into what to look for in makeup to cover vitiligo, as well as the top trademarks in the industry, and we’ll discuss choosing the best concealer for vitiligo. Finally, we’ll offer some information on topical therapies.

What Is the Definition of Vitiligo?



Vitiligo is a persistent, incurable condition of the skin that produces patches that are totally devoid of pigment.

When the cells that are responsible for generating melanin die, a depigmentation process ensues. Once the mechanism of vitiligo is induced, spreading only occurs for a short while.

Vitiligo Variations

There are two kinds of vitiligo—segmental and non-. With the segmental version (AKA unilateral or localized), the loss of pigment occurs in just one area of the body. Segmental vitiligo appears more often in children but overall is less frequently seen.

Non-segmental vitiligo, also dubbed generalized or bilateral vitiligo, is more commonly occurring and often materializes in symmetrical patterns. 90% of vitiligo patients are diagnosed with this variety of disorder.

Ensuring Protection

Although vitiligo is benign and painless, it’s still a photosensitive condition and the affected areas are more vulnerable to the increasing harshness of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Since these patches are more fragile, it’s important to protect them from sunburn with sunblock, suntan, or tanning lotion bearing a sun protection factor (SPF) greater than 30.

Effectively Hiding the Signs of Vitiligo



Going beyond general UV safeguarding measures, there’s a myriad of vitiligo makeup options on the market specially designed to effectively camouflage and hide patchy markings of depigmented skin. Most of these products will have some level of UVA and/or UVB protection included in their recipe.

Additionally, there are a few topical therapies that can also be applied that could be helpful in allowing the destroyed melanocytes to regrow.

Makeup to Cover Vitiligo

Totally, and here we’ll take a quick dive into the world of vitiligo cosmetics and explore some of the most celebrated brand names.

Covermark

Offering medium to heavy coverage, Covermark’s topical skin care and cosmetic lines are extensive enough for anyone to find something suitable to their needs. Their makeup choices include foundations, powders, and concealers all helpful to achieve flawless, glowing, satiny smooth skin with precision color matching.

Dermablend

This renowned mainstay is not merely makeup to cover vitiligo, it also provides comprehensive corrective coverage for tattoos, scars, burns, and various other skin abnormalities. From L’Oreal, Dermablend has been marketed since the early 80s and this popular vitiligo concealer isn’t going anywhere.

Alternative Brands



Other upmarket names that could be found in the likes of Sephora and similar premium retailers, include Laura Mercier, Bare Minerals, and COVER FX. Women with vitiligo entrust the products from these cosmetic professionals to help camouflage their lightened skin patches, even though these brands aren’t designed specifically for extra heavy coverage.

The best concealer for vitiligo is the one that suits your skin coloration, texture, and preference for coverage level the most.

Topical Therapies for Vitiligo

There are a couple of immunomodulators vitiligo sufferers can also turn to. These work by suppressing the immune system in a targeted zone, allowing for the temporary reproduction of melanin.

Protopic (Tacrolimus) Ointment: Originally formulated for the dermatologic treatment of eczema, Protopic is an immunosuppressant. Its base is similar to petroleum jelly (Vaseline).

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Elidel (Pimecrolimus) Cream: Elidel is prescribed to atopic dermatitis patients who don’t respond to other treatments. It’s an immunomodulating agent that reverses the immune system’s attempts to halt production of melanocytes.

Both of these topical treatment options require a prescription and should not be abused, particularly on highly sensitive areas of the skin. They have both proven to work well on the face, and less so in the hands, feet, and other areas below the neck.

Summary

If you’re on the lookout for an effective way of hiding your vitiligo, there are several avenues of camouflaging your condition from the public. Consider, though, embracing your markings and falling in love with what makes your appearance so uniquely special.

There are many famous models with vitiligo who’ve found success on the back of their imperfection. Just take a look at Winnie Harlow, the stunning, yet humble, Canadian woman with incredibly prominent vitiligo facial markings who rose to Victoria’s Secret runway Angel fame, making her the most captivating model on the stage to gaze upon. She doesn’t need anything more than a nude lip and a few strokes of mascara.

 

 

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                    [post_content] => Having vitiligo probably makes you feel like hiding and becoming a hermit. You might even suffer bouts of agoraphobia and become cooped up in your home for extended periods of time. You just don’t want to deal with the stairs, snide comments, and everyone acting like you are Typhoid Mary. No one wants to be shunned by society, but your uncommon appearance brings out the worst in people. If you want to learn how to stop vitiligo spread and the new treatment that is changing lives then please keep reading and then schedule a consultation with your doctor or hospital to learn more about the excimer laser and light therapy that is providing repigmenation.

Learning How Fast Does Vitiligo Spread

If you have been diagnosed with segmental vitiligo, then it will only be on your body and never spread. Sadly nonsegmental vitiligo almost always spreads. If you are wondering how fast does vitiligo spread, then you might keep in mind that everyone is different.

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Some will take years to experience spread but others happen within months. In rare cases, the patches of nonsegmental might not spread at all.

Using a Vitiligo Wood Lamp



No, the iconic and historic Wood lamp is not some prehistoric device fashioned from timber such as pine softwood, aromatic cedar, or oak hardwood. It was designed in 1903 by Baltimore physician Dr. Robert Wood. The light’s translumination powers reveal bacterial and fungal infections. The handheld and convenient device using what is called a ‘black’ light to illuminate problem areas. The examination room is completely darkened. If your skin is healthy, then it will appear purple or violet but problem areas glow. Laboratory tests are then carried out.

The vitiligo wood lamp is also used to decipher:

    
 	
  • tinea capitis
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  • pityriasis versicolor
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  • melasma
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Using Micropigmentation for Vitiligo

Imagine tattooing your skin back to its former glory. Using micropigmentation for vitiligo does exactly that in a very refined and precise manner. Metabolically inert pigment granules are injected under the epidermis for enhancement. Two to four sessions are required to achieve results. Your physician will apply a topical anesthetic so you feel no pain and remain comfortable. Prior to your appointment, the physician will match the tailored pigment to your skin color. Some regions of the body might need a darker shade and others a lighter variation. Results are noticeable immediately and continue to improve over about three weeks. Most people are satisfied and elated with the results. However, please remember that most insurance companies deem the procedure cosmetic and will not cover the expense.

Please remember that nothing is perfect. Some patients experience:

    
 	
  • Allergic reactions
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  • Inflammation
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  • MRI complications
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  • Infection
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  • Keloid formation
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  • Removal problems.
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Undergoing Vitiligo Laser Treatment

Phototherapy uses therapeutic light targeted and directed in a very precise manner. It does not expose the surrounding, healthy skin. In addition, the treated area never becomes overexposed to radiation so there is a reduced risk of later developing any form of cancer. The excimer laser is creating very pleasing results. They undertook a recent study at the Veterans Affairs outpatient dermatology clinic which is located in Tampa, Florida using the excimer laser. The participants experienced over 75 percent repigmentation.

Using Phototherapy for Vitiligo



Many sufferers experience a somewhat mild response after undergoing narrowband UV-B phototherapy. However, the longer the patient undergoes the phototherapy for vitiligo the greater the response. Many are now using long-duration phototherapy to enhance other forms of treatment and gain the greatest results, especially on the face and neck. Phototherapy is rapidly becoming the first line of defense suggested by dermatologists.

Using a UVB Lamp for Vitiligo

Imagine owning your own lamp to treat your condition at home. No more traveling to a doctor appointment, sitting in the waiting room, skimming magazines, and waiting. You won’t have to miss work or school because you have your private UVB lamp for vitiligo. Manufacturers are designing and marketing the items. UVB phototherapy lamps use ultraviolet light.

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You take psoralen medication orally to help make the skin more sensitive. It has proven effective in up to 85 percent of sufferers. Researchers recently used targeted NBUVB on patients for 30 treatment sessions. All experienced complete repigmentation. However, please remember that these dramatic results are attained on Caucasian skin and not black.

Cancer Risks

With or without light therapy, the risk of cancer in vitiligo sufferers is a reality. Considering that it is an autoimmune disorder, the sufferer’s body is in a constant state of inflammation which increases the risk of developing cancer. To elucidate the risk of cancer, they studied the various cancers. Males experienced increased colorectal, liver, and prostate cancers. Females were breast, lung, and colorectal.

The risks are increased. In addition, many have greater incidences of hepatoma, lymphoma, cancers of the oral cavity and melanoma. Researchers hypothesize that the reason for the increased cancer risks is that of a dysregulated immune system combined with chronic inflammation. Also, hormonal carcinogenesis appears to play a role in development. As does, vitamin D deficiency is a crucial determinator that all vitiligo sufferers appear to display regardless of the stage of their disease.

 

 

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                    [post_content] => Insurance companies balk at treating vitiligo spots with costly cosmetic surgery. Even though the condition is a recognized genetic disease with either segmental or focal lesions, insurance giants abstain from paying out anything to improve the patient’s appearance. Aetna is one of the insurance leaders who says ‘no’ to any prescription vitiligo creams or treatments.

Big pharma is also setting the price of prescription pharmaceuticals too high. Sadly, many patients have to turn to over-the-counter medicine and makeup to hide their condition. They also market certain vitamins for vitiligo that are reputed to even the skin’s tone.

Using Blue Copper 5 Vitiligo Treatment



PUVA therapy and narrow-band UVB phototherapy can run into the thousands. However, many suffers are purchasing an over-the-counter lotion called Blue Copper 5. Amazon is the anti-aging and body-lifting cream’s allowed, retailer. Blue Cooper 5 vitiligo ointment is marketed by Osmotics Cosmeceuticals. It is a 3-in-1 treatment that is designed for crepey, uneven texture, loss of muscle tone, and sagging. Its active ingredient is a copper peptide that has biopeptide technologies working for growth factors and plant extracts. A one-ounce jar can last the average person about three months with daily use.

Vitiligo Cream that Works

Americans are turning to countries like India and Pakistan in the search for affordable topicals. Vitiligo cream product takes center-stage there were many are not seeking to even out vitiligo skin tones, but lighten their complexion substantially so they are no longer a member of the lower caste which is composed of dark complected individuals. One of the popular creams from India is Albaquin which is made up of 20 percent Monobenzone.

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Top skin whitening creams include:

    
 	
  • Wow Fairness: Made up of licorice extract, saffron, and mulberry. It also contains kojic acid and shea butter.
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  • Himalaya Herbals Clear Complexion: Contains no mineral oil which can clog pores and lead to blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples.
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  • Lakmé Absolute Perfect Radiance: Composed of a balanced blend of microcrystals and essential vitamins.
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  • Garnier Light Complete: Relies on lemon juice.
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  • Lotus Herbals Whiteglow: Uses milk enzymes and titanium dioxide.
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  • Olay White Radiance Advanced Brightening Intensive Cream: Main ingredients are a combination of nourishing vitamins.
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  • L’Oreal Paris Skin Perfect Anti-Imperfections + Whitening Cream: Combines vitamins B2, E, and C.
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  • Pond’s White Beauty Anti Spot Fairness Day Cream: A strong dose of vitamin B3
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  • Olay Natural White Glowing Fairness Cream: Utilizes provitamin B5 and B3
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  • O3+ Professional Whitening Cream: Brightens and whitens.
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Using Vitiligo Cover Lotion

Sometimes your best bet is to try to conceal the lesions by turning to makeup or long-lasting skin color dyes. Vitiligo cover lotions are very effective at obscuring.

    
 	
  • Vitiligo Cover Lotion: This is a liquid that you apply to your skin. It matches your pigment and lasts for five days. It is waterproof, sweat proof, and smear proof. It acts as a camouflage. It is ideal for all skin tones.
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  • Dermaband Professional: This is a line of makeup that matches your pigment to hide the white lesions. You apply the foundation, then set it using powder, and there is also a concealer stick for quick touchups. The power setting spray helps adhere to the makeup so you don’t have to worry about it running off in the heat or humidity. There is both body and face makeup.
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  • MAC: A full line of foundations and powders to match your skin tone.
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  • Bare Minerals: Offers full coverage with all natural compounds.
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Cuba Cure for Vitiligo



They have heralded vitiligo as non-curable for years. Also known as leucoderma, it has been a condition that required sufferers to learn coping skills. At StoryCorp, you can spend three days undergoing treatment after consulting with the International Clinical Service. The cost is only 120.00 CUC (Cuban Convertible Pesos).

They will perform a biopsy before starting. They offer the ambulatory treatment at the Histotherapy Center which sits at Calle 18 No. 4302 on the corner to 43. Miramar, Playa in Havana, Cuba. The medication used to achieve a cure is Melagenina Plus. The medication is not offered in the United States and many parts of the world because it is extracted from human placenta so is considered unethical by many. The drug is harmless and works for both adults and children.

Using Vitamins for Vitiligo

Vitiligo patients often test for low B12, vitamin C, and folic acid. Copper and zinc are also astonishingly low. Vitamin D is also another significant vitamin is on a downward spiral in sufferers.

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Many feel that boosting their intake of vitamins for vitiligo will help slow or heal their condition. A gluten-free diet might also render pleasing results. They undertook a two-year study that focused on using folic acid, B12, and sunlight to treat vitiligo. The treatment went on for three to six months. Clear repigmentation occurred in the sufferers who used both natural sun and UVB lamps.

The sun-exposed areas showed remarkable improvement. Ideally, if treatment is continued past the time frame of the clinical trial, participants should exhibit even more noticeable improvement. Also, for 3,000 years holistic medicine has used zinc salts. Recent research shows that the skin displays improvement when zinc is adding to the sufferer’s daily routine. Low dose aspirin therapy also slows the spread of the disorder.

 

 

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                    [post_content] => The first time you notice white spotting on your private parts you might panic in fear you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Genital vitiligo is isolated, but it happens semi-occasionally. The causes of the autoimmune disorder attacking your privates is almost always genetic. If you have close relatives who also suffer from the skin disease then your chances increase substantially. The spreading habit of the disease means that your entire pubic region, penis, and scrotum might eventually lighten substantially. Please look over the pictures depicting the disorder.

Diagnosing Genital Vitiligo

Sexual intimacy is a personal experience. Most people are already self-conscious of their privates so any little deviation from the ‘norm’ becomes a cause for concern not only for you but also for your lover. They diagnose genital vitiligo using a Woods lamp which reveals if there is pigment.

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Under the rays, the patches take on a yellowish green or blue hue. In addition, a blood test is undertaking to look for certain immune chemicals which are signals for autoimmune disease. To further confirm, they take a small skin biopsy of the area which will measure the number of melanocytes.

Depigmentation Vitiligo Penis



Attaining a firm erection is not only physical but mental. In order for the pelvic muscles to relax so that blood can rush into the penile chamber a man must be in the right frame of mind. For a man, vitiligo penis causes psychosexual problems of the genitals. Some men cannot even attain a firm phallus with Viagra or Cialis because their mind is not in the game. They are too busy pondering their genitalia appearance. Therapy is a failure because of the glabrous skin’s (non-hair-bearing) does not respond to residual pigment. They have shown autologous cultured melanocyte transplantation to be effective on the scrotum, penis, and perineum for focal.

Vitiligo Scrotum Re-coloration

Researchers have successfully used donor skin harvested from the abdomen and the thighs. They then treat the specimens with the washing agent calcium-free Hanks solution. After cleansing, they are soaked in trypsin for a ten-minute incubation. Ethylenediaminetetraacetate acid (EDTA) solution is then added for an additional 10 minutes. They maintained the temperature at 37 degrees Celsius. Scientists then painstakingly separated the epidermal sheet using a stereomicroscope. The cells then undergo full suspension with a centrifuge. They were then re-suspended a Hu16 medium. They then placed seeds within a culture flask. The cells were carefully incubated encased in a humidified CO2 devised atmosphere. They further added geneticin to the solution to protect against contamination. The cells were again centrifuged and re-suspended using F12 medium. At this time they were ready to be taken to the operating room for vitiligo scrotum re-coloration. Patients underwent two rounds of surgery before achieving full success with 90 percent repigmentation.

Treating Penile Vitiligo

The above method outlined works well on the entire male genitalia. Penile vitiligo occurs frequently and can often be the only place that exhibits the white patches. Pimecrolimus was reported as a treatment but it normally does not last. Surgical intervention is the only foolproof way to achieve even color balance. Cell transplantation is successful on the shaft and glans using melanocyte–keratinocyte. Men have a habit of postponing seeking help until the situation is widespread which is why surgery is the only solution.

Vitiligo Pussy and Lichen Sclerosis



Lichen sclerosis afflicts the vulva and vagina of women. The area exhibits white skin and is accompanied by intense itching. The dermis is affected and thins. There might be swelling along with noticeably broken blood vessels. The elastic stretch fibers of the skin and collagen start to break down.

Pain and blisters often manifest. The condition takes over the genital and anal regions. Interestingly, many times vitiligo pussy is often misdiagnosed as lichen sclerosis because they share striking visual similarities. In addition, both are autoimmune disorders. In addition, the two diseases often go hand-in-hand. It is not uncommon for a woman to have both disorders at the same time.

They can treat both conditions with steroids and light therapy. Tricyclic antidepressants also bring relief from the intense itching. Acitretin may also be prescribed. The psychological ramifications of the disorders tend to cause serious sexual dysfunction.

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Many women require the lights off in the bedroom, they will not allow oral sex, and they often pick celibacy over having to deal with the dilemma of sharing such intimate details with their partner.

Comparing Lichen Sclerosis to Vitiligo

The white patches caused by vitiligo on the vulvar area are not thin. They feel the exact same as the rest of the area. However, the white patches caused by Lichen Sclerosis are fragile, thin, and bleed if rubbed or scratched. Both conditions run in families. The similarities are fascinating because they often arise at the exact same time and co-exist making the diagnosis confusing and difficult.

With vitiligo, other areas of the body might also show whitening. Ultraviolet light treats both conditions and restores pigment int the vaginal region. Many women opt to have the treatment done if they also suffer from the pain and discomfort of lichen sclerosis. However, older women with vitiligo might say no to the UV therapy, but younger women who feel self-conscious might agree.

 

 

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                    [post_content] => Vitiligo is a skin disorder that causes the loss of pigment. An autoimmune disorder, the melanin dies as the body attacks. Vitiligo on the face is the most emotionally devastating, but it can arise anywhere on the body.

Coping With Vitiligo on Face

Embarrassment and shame are common emotions. Vitiligo on face will take time to accept. It is hard to come to terms with the changes. You might feel betrayed by your body or your family heritage. The causes of the disorder are altered genes so the genetic disorder feels especially close to the heart. It is as your physical form has a mind of its own and has become a separate entity. Ideally, seek the help of a counselor, psychiatrist, or psychologist. Group sessions might also be beneficial.

Understanding Vitiligo Eyes

Ocular abnormalities occur in a percentage of sufferers. Depigmentation from pigment hyperplasia springs up on the choroid. Also, there are noticeable changes in the retinal pigment epithelium. Vitiligo eyes share similarities with Harada’s disease and Vogt-Koyanagi syndrome which also lead to retinal detachment, whitening of the hair, ear issues, and mental/brain disorders.

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Many report night blindness. There is also a hereditarian link with retinitis pigmentosa which gives a strong possibility of retinal pigment epithelium. There is always a very prominent choroidal pattern. They have also noted uveitis causes sensitivity to light, redness, and reduced vision.

What is Vitiligo on Lips



The lateral lip takes on a white appearance. The disfigurement leads to significant stress and feelings of emotional upheaval. Approximately 16 percent of patients have vitiligo on lips. Tiny dots develop and spread medially. They appear a linear streak that runs along the vermillion border. Sadly, many treatments have been tried with little or no effect. Blister grafting, punch graving, and ultrathin grafting do not change the appearance and the white spots remain. There is no cure. With the spreading pathway, the entire lower lip becomes rimmed and eventually, there is the upper lip involvement to the bridge of the nose and nostrils.

Developing Vitiligo on Legs

Patches of white on the legs are easier to handle from a cosmetic viewpoint. You can wear nylons, tights, trousers, jeans, long skirts, and ankle-length dresses to hide the vitiligo on legs. Many might laminate not donning a bathing suit, bikini, Bermuda shorts, or Daisy Dukes again, but at least you can easily hide the disfigurement, unlike other areas of the body.

Hiding Vitiligo on Arms

Many people joke that if you have vitiligo, then you need to move to Alaska or Canada where you can wear coats, sweaters, and long-sleeved shirts year round. Without a doubt, vitiligo on the arms can be hidden with appropriate clothing choices. You can still look stylish and not be ashamed to go out on the town.

Vitiligo Hair Changes

Have you ever seen a skunk? The darling animal’s fur shares a striking resemblance to vitiligo hair changes. You will develop a silver streak or stripes in your hair. Luckily, stylists can dye your hair any color under the rainbow. There is no reason to go through life looking like Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians. Although with the modern hip swing, many are embracing the oddity and showcasing it. Why not be different than the pack and proclaim yourself proud of your unusual appearance? Look at the pictures, as you can see the hair is very memorable and dramatic.

Developing Vitiligo on Back



Rejoice if you have vitiligo on the back because this is one of the easiest areas to hide. You typically wear a shirt so very few people will ever see your back. In fact, with the craze in tattooing, many are opting to have their backs or other areas of their body tattooed in brilliant hues to hide the spots. Many physicians will say that tattooing might hide potential skin cancer at a later date, but if you and your partner become familiar with your blemishes, then you can check monthly for any changes that might show melanoma, basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma.

Micro-pigmentation and Vitiligo

A new cosmetic tattooing procedure is referred to as micropigmenation. It involves using small needles to injected pigment colored dye under the skin’s surface. The metabolically inert pigment granules look just like your real skin color.

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The pigment is mixed to match your skin perfectly. It only takes two hours and they use mild anesthesia so you experience no discomfort.

Self Tanning Creams

Self-tanners are all the rage. They can hide vitiligo well on Caucasians by spreading the cream across the skin’s surface. Using it every day darkens the skin’s color significantly and you can virtually wipe out the appearance of the white lesions. This is wonderful for your face.

Leading products include:

    
 	
  • Viticolor Skin Camouflage Gel - Creates a nice bronze that glows.
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  • Uriage Bariésun Golden Gel - Combines DHA and Erythrulos for an even tan. Leaves skin moisturized.
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  • Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer - An inexpensive formula that works wonders for a soft tan glow.
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  • SunLabs Self-Tanning Lotion - Paraben free and leaves no streaks.
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  • St.Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse - Goes on smooth for an even finish
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                    [post_content] => Vitiligo causes alterations in the skin's pigment. The splotchy discoloration is emotionally devastating for many sufferers. They feel like a dalmatian. The blotches develop all over the torso, legs, arms, even on the face, upper chest, shoulders, and neck. Some sufferers also have a loss of color in the mouth and nostrils. People try a multitude of ways to hide the pigment loss such as makeup, powders, and creams, but sadly it is difficult to hide.

Wondering What is Vitiligo?

The skin contains pigment-producing cells that are referred to as melanocytes. They are what gives skin, hair, and even your eyes their color. When the melanocytes die, the skin turns white. The conditions are not contagious. This discoloration is dramatic in darker-skinned individuals such as those of African American, Latino, or Middle Eastern descent.

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Researchers are unsure of exactly what causes the cells to die but they believe they relate it too:

    
 	
  • Heredity and Genetic Propensity: Genetics play a role in 50 percent of cases.
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  • Autoimmune Immune System Disorders such as Thyroid Disease
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Most scientists and medical professionals concur the cells perish after unrelenting onslaught from the body’s own immune system.

The Vitiligo Definition



If your skin turns snow white, then you are suffering from the demise of the melanocyte which is a pigment used to shade skin. The vitiligo definition refers to the destruction of melanocytes and the depigmented patches that appear much whiter than the surrounding skin.

They often call the condition gained leukoderma or sometimes piebald skin just like a spotted horse.

Wondering is Vitiligo Hereditary?

If you suffer from vitiligo, then you must look at your family’s lineage Vitiligo hereditary factors appear to be strong. Anyone with a family tree and close relatives who suffer from autoimmune disorders has an impressive chance of developing the disorder. Researchers have found several forms of vitiligo.

Generalized (nonsegmental vitiligo): The most prevalent form. Depigmentation emerges on the neck, scalp, and face plus circling body openings such as the genitals, nose, eyes, and mouth. Many also suffer the loss of pigment on all mucous membranes. Any area that is rubbed or undergoes friction might also lose pigment. Trauma on the legs, hands, and arms also bring about reduced pigment. Also, anywhere where the bone is located close to the skin’s surface.

Segmental Vitiligo: Suffers have smaller patches of white in very limited areas. Such individuals usually only have patches covering 10 percent of their bodies.

What is the Vitiligo Causes

Autoimmune disorders lead the pack. Up to 20 percent of vitiligo causes point towards autoimmune problems such as:

    
 	
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  • Rheumatoid arthritis
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  • Psoriasis
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  • Type 1 Diabetes
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  • Addison's disease
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  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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  • Pernicious anemia
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  • Hashimoto's disease
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Health and Physical Functioning



Vitiligo does not alter your health or your ability to function. However, many people start to develop deep depression and even suicidal thoughts Whenever they venture out into public they feel that people are looking at them or laughing behind their backs.

Many people who view vitiligo sufferers do not understand that the disorder is non contagious so they naturally fear the sufferers and avoid contact.

Vitiligo Pictures Depicting the Condition

The margins of the vitiligo patches can be smooth and blend well or it can inflame them and itchy. If you are wondering how to identify vitiligo, please remember that everyone is different. Take the time to look at the vitiligo pictures.

Genetics and Vitiligo

As mentioned, vitiligo appears to run in families. IF your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins have the disorder or an associated autoimmune disorder then your chances increase. To pronounce vitiligo is often hard for some people because they fear that they will end up just like their relatives. Two genes: NLRP1 and PTPN22 have been associated with making a crucial protein for the immune system.

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They also regulate the process of inflammation with an unrelenting fervor. If the immune system is stimulated then it signals the body’s white blood cells and molecules to the area of disease or wound to fight the microbial threat. The body also naturally inhibits the inflammation response to protect the tissue and cells.

Insurance and Codes

In America, insurance companies balk at paying upscale payouts without correct billing codes. Vitiligo ICD 10 Code is L80 which must be keyed in to gain any form of payment or reimbursement for the disease after you have sought medical care.

Approved Treatments

The United States Food and Drug Association (FDA) has protested any form of laser treatment or topical to treat vitiligo. Sadly, around the world the ramifications of the disorder are disastrous. Entire families shun sufferers. In many countries, they may not marry or are excluded from arranged marriages. Many sufferers request medical amputations to hide the fact they have vitiligo so they can marry.

    
 	
  • Laser treatments help stimulate brown spotting around follicles to help shade in the snowy skin.
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  • Ointments rich in tacrolimus or pimecrolimus (calcineurin inhibitors) appear to help restore some color to small patches.
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  • Psoralen combined with light therapy has shown some promise.
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  • Xeljanz (tofacitinib) combined with UV therapy appears to hold promise.
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                    [post_content] => Vitiligo sprang to the forefront when the late Michael Jackson announced that he suffered from the disorder. Prior to the acknowledgment by the pop star, very few people had ever heard of the skin disorder. The lifelong condition is more noticeable on individuals with dark skin as the develop white spotting. The diagnosis is life-altering and many people stop going out in public because they feel like everyone is staring at them and making rude comments behind their back. Relationships fall apart and those who are singled have a hard time dating or socializing because they are so self-conscious of their appearance. In certain countries, having the condition is a stigma, and the sufferer becomes an outcast.

What are the Signs of Vertigo?

Depigmentation of the body's skin, the interior of the mouth, and hair such as eyelashes, beard, eyebrows, and scalp. It does not spare even the genitals, which undergo lightening. Signs of vertigo usually appear before a person’s 21st birthday and persist for life.

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If you are wondering how common is vitiligo, please remember that there are millions of sufferers. Please look at the pictures of the various stages and first signs. If are wondering how it starts, well the white spotting just materializes one day and continues to grow and spread.

The affected area lightens or turns completely ghost white skin. Some people complain that they feel discomfort or itching in the faded area. It occurs in men and in women equally.

There are two types of vertigo:



Segmental or Unilateral: Appears on only a single segment of the body such as the face or hands. Hair color is last in portions of the eyebrows, eyelashes, or head. Lasts for about a year and then stops, although the discolored areas never return to their normal appearance. This form usually commences at an early age.
Non-segmental: Known as bilateral, vitiligo vulgaris, or generalized. Appears on all areas of the body and on both sides. Starts on the fingertips and can climb to the hands, wrists, and arms. Even the delicate skin around your mouth and eyes lighten. There is a rapid loss of color. It may stop or slow for a while but eventually starts again. The condition lasts a lifetime and will have innumerable stop-and-go cycles. The spots expand and become more dramatic.
Vitiligo Treatment Types

Many people opt to not treat vitiligo because research has shown that it is normally unsuccessful so becomes a money pit.

Vitiligo treatment includes:

Strong corticosteroids: This is a mainline form of therapy that is always a standby. However, even the best is not without side effects. Some people report bouts of acne similar to their teenage years. Stretch marks form and the skin becomes paper thin. May slow the progression or allow the melanocytes to rejuvenate.

Calcineurin inhibitors: This is an immune modulating therapeutic medication. It halts the body’s ability to attack the pigment-producing cells. They commonly use this form of topical on the pubic area, penis, scrotum, vagina, vulva, eyelids, and lips where are too sensitive to corticosteroids.

Tacrolimus: Ointment tacrolimus and cream pimecrolimus are the variations. Tacrolimus. Some dermatologists will also recommend pimecrolimus. Rub the cream into the skin. Many people see improvement in a few months. The nice thing about the cream is that if they are effective, then your physician will weave them into a long-term plan tailored for your unique needs. They produce few side effects. There might be a slight stinging sensation but as the skin adjusts the feeling fades.

Calcipotriene: The topical is derived from vitamin D. It was one of the first forms of defense for psoriasis It helps stimulate the body’s manufacture of pigment. They often use this cream with combination therapy regimes.



Depigmentation medicine: When vitiligo covers 50 percent or more of your body your dermatologist might ask to use a depigmentation medication to lighten the rest of your skin. They consider this an intense and drastic form of treatment. It is permanent and non-reversible. Depending on the shade of your skin, it can take decades to even the tone to an acceptable range. You must diligently protect your skin from the sun when using this treatment because the sun’s rays will stimulate the follicles which will cause spotting of the skin’s surface. The drug most commonly used to achieve lightning is monobenzone.

Light Therapy: Light restores the lost pigment. They will place you within an excimer. About 70 percent experience pleasing results, but sadly they fade in time.

PUVA Therapy: Combines UV light with psoralen pills. The treatment must be done weekly in a hospital for a year. Psoralen often affects the eyes so they must closely monitor you. The UV light works well on the trunk and head but does not work well on the hands or feet.

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Surgery: Skin grafts are placed over the whitened areas. Can cause a cobblestone appearance, scarring, ridges, and the danger of infection.

Achieving Vitiligo Cure

The treatments above are the only way to gain a skin color balance. Sadly, there is no vitiligo cure. There are also no prevention techniques available.

Understanding Vitiligo and Lupus

Researchers have isolated 23 genes that cause vitiligo. The 23 loci found are building an impressive and groundbreaking framework for an association with adult-onset type 1 diabetes, lupus, and the common rheumatoid arthritis. Vitiligo and lupus have long been believed to share some similarities from genome perspective. The genetic work has also displayed the hereditary likelihood.

 

 

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                    [post_content] => It is devastating when your infant or child displays white skin discolorations and you hear the diagnosis of chronic vitiligo which is a pigmentary disorder. Sufferers experience progressive death of cutaneous melanocytes. The hypopigmented areas turn amelontic. Half of all sufferers will display signs before they turn 20 and an additional 25 percent will have the diagnosis before they are 8 years old. The trauma and emotional devastation of a child or teenager facing life with vitiligo are heartbreaking. The psychological welfare of the child declines as they take a poor view of themselves. Also, peer pressure and incessant bullying are often problems difficult for children to overcome.

Understanding Vitiligo Baby Diagnosis

Few infants make it past their first birthday without a rash or some other issues. Cradle cap, baby acne, milia, nappy rash, kerotosis pilaris, prickly heat, hives, and erythema toxicum are just a few frequently diagnosed skin problems that send parents scrambling to the dermatologist. At first, if you notice a few lighter white spots on your baby you might not be concerned, but if the pale area grows, then you might book an appointment to figure out what is wrong with your little one.

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A vitiligo baby diagnosis is shocking and frightening. You immediately realize that your beloved tiny bundle of joy will cope with the disorder for life and will face many hardships. Your heart probably breaks at the realization of what lays ahead. Vitiligo is genetic, so you probably know relatives that deal with the disorder so you know the emotional toll. Up to 20 percent have a close relative with the disorder.

Coping with Vitiligo in Toddlers



Unlike vitiligo in adults that show no sexual preference, when the changes occur in childhood, the segmental form is the most common.

The vitiligo in toddlers and children does not exist alongside systemic autoimmune disorders and endocrine malfunction as it does with adults.

Treating Vitiligo in Children

Treatment is a challenge at all ages, but especially so during childhood. Certain treatments that are deemed safe for adults have very different effects on children. Also, many physicians abstain from treating babies because of the delicate nature of their skin.

Treating vitiligo in children therapy options include:

Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids are the go-to therapy, but they lead to epidermal atrophy in kids. Also, steroid use over for an extended length of time in youngsters can cause stria, glaucoma, hypothalamus-pituitary axis suppression (HPA axis),tachyphlaxis, telangiactesia, and system absorption. In addition, growth retardation and Cushing’s syndrome often occur.

Calcipotriol: The calcipotriol topical cream is a synthetic vitamin D. They once used it only for psoriasis until peri lesional hyperpigmentation was noticed, and now it is often used in conjunction with other treatments for vitiligo. The cream usually only causes mild burning.

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Calcineurin Inhibitors: These topicals include tacrolimus and pimecrolimus. They are popular for babies, toddlers, and children because they have few side effects. The US FDA has issued a warning that prolonged use can lead to certain malignancies, lymphoma, and increased skin cancer.

Systemic Therapy: Systemic therapy is common for children because the disease is focal and unstable. Oral corticosteroids slow the progression of vitiligo. Additional re-pigmentation happens with some young patients rendering what they consider acceptable effects. In fact, the progression of the disease becomes arrested in 89 percent of those treated. Using a small mini-pulse treatment that combines betamethasone/dexamethasone appears to dramatically induce spontaneous repigmentation in children.



Phototherapy: Combinations of Ultraviolet (UV) with plus psoralen (PUVA) combined UVA plus UVB, and a form called narrowband UVB have been used for vitiligo. Many physicians abstain from using phototherapy in children because the long-term toxicity over the child’s life expectancy might be dramatically increased. Narrowband UVB has started to be used in children with impressive results.

Excimer Laser for Targeted Phototherapy: The results of this are noticeable in 50 percent of children, especially those with facial lesions. Spots were reduced by as much as half the size with repigmentation. Children only reported burning of the skin. Chinese children seem to respond remarkably well to this form of therapy and show repigmentation improvement, especially on the face.

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Surgery: Surgery is extreme. Although, it was once a standby; it has faded in popularity. Interestingly, it often holds the best promise of results when done on young children even though it is no longer a common standby. On the rare occasions when it is still performed the following are the most common procedures:

    
 	
  • Minipunch grafts comprise small skin plugs placed into the lesion to darken it. Unfortunately, a cobblestone appearance occurs.
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  • Thin Thiersh grafts are made up of thin grafts of skin placed together.
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  • Suction blister epidermal grafts (SBEG) have proven very effective and are the go-to surgical treatment.
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  • Transplantation of epidermal cell suspension takes two to four months of repigmentation but can be effective in small areas.
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  • Cultured epidermis is a common treatment for burns and can be effective for vitiligo.
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  • Cultured melanocyte suspension requires stability.
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If surgery is the avenue you want to explore, then most researchers agree that SBEG has the best results. When performed on children, they experienced an 80 percent repigmentation in the area treated. This is far better than other methods. Children appear to have a much greater response compared to that of adults. Some achieved 90 percent repigmentation in less than a single year. Many researchers are encouraging physicians to consider SBEG as a viable and effective way to treat vitiligo in little ones.

 

 

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                    [post_content] => Vitiligo makes you feel alone, sad, depressed, afraid and isolated. You don't want to socialize, go out restaurants, the theater, malls, or even work in public because you have people staring or steering clear of you because they think you suffer from a communicable disease. However, you are not alone. It sometimes helps to know that famous people also have vitiligo but they don’t let it stop them. In fact, when you learn that a celebrity has the disorder then you and even compare before and after pictures to see the diseases’ progression.

Celebrities with Vitiligo are Coming Forward

People who suffer from vitiligo are not lepers. The days of isolating people on islands who were visibly different are over. Nowadays, celebrities with vitiligo are coming forward to let their fans and others know that they are not alone.

Michael Jackson Vitiligo Announcement



The fans of the King of Pop watched him go from a dark African American to a white as a ghost Caucasian. Fans felt betrayed and screamed that the singer wanted to be a white man and was ashamed of his black heritage. They weighed their assumptions on the fact that Michael Jackson had also undergone a multitude of plastic surgeries to reduce the width of his nose, increase his cheekbones, cleft his chin, and shrink his robust lips. However, Michael Jackson finally announced to reporters he was suffering from vitiligo. Many theorized that vitiligo was why Michael Jackson had started to wear the iconic white glove. His hand covering was an attempt to hide the white skin patches that had developed on his fingers, hand, and wrist. Jackson's autopsy report showed that he suffered from vitiligo. He had had his eyebrows tattooed black and his lips tattooed pink to hide the telltale white spots.

Prince Jackson Vitiligo Shocker

Recent photos have emerged of Michael Jackson’s son at the beach. The Prince Jackson Vitiligo shocker emerged when photos of the 13-year-old were published showing the boy at the beach in Hawaii. The telltale white discolorations could be seen under his right arm. A diagnosis of vitiligo would lend credence to Michaels constant claim of being the father to Prince.

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Many have said the boy was adopted and not Michael’s biological son, but vitiligo is predominately genetic. Recently, Michael’s sister LaToya has confirmed the boy's condition.

Standup Comedian Joe Rogan Vitiligo

Joe Rogan doesn’t let his condition get him down. The outlandish, funny standup comedian Joy Rogan vitiligo diagnoses gave him fuel for his jokes. His condition is mainly on his hands and wrists.

Actress Tamar Braxton Vitiligo

The star of Braxton Family Values has become a household favorite. Actress Tamar Braxton Vitiligo has been a part of her life since childhood. She had a hard time with the diagnosis and self-esteem but she abstained from bleaching her skin. Instead, she tans.

Oscar Nominee Quvenzhané Wallis Vitiligo

The young nine-year-old start of ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ was nominated for an Oscar. She was the youngest starlet to ever be bestowed with such an honor. Nowadays, Quvenzhané Wallis vitiligo diagnosis doesn’t get her down. She has even become the star of the modern version of ‘Annie’. She has even published two books and won notoriety as a talented author.

Jamaican Winnie Harlow Vitiligo



Diagnosed at only four years old, Winnie Harlow was bullied throughout her school years both emotionally and physically. Winny Harlow Vitiligo YouTube video garnered over 150,000 hits in one day.

The journalist who depicted her story in the video encouraged her to become a black model. Now Winny has skyrocketed to fame as a leading model because the camera has a love affair with the striking beauty.

Baseball Great Sammy Sosa Vitiligo

Many are following the path of Michael Jackson by bleaching their skin. Sammy Sosa vitiligo is being hidden through facial bleaching. He is now using lightening creams to create a snowy complexion. Few would guess his Dominican Republican ancestry. Facial skin-bleaching products are not revolutionary. In India, men and women rub them on to look like Bollywood heroes and heroines. The industry attained over 300 million dollars in sales last year and the market is projected to explode. Light complexions reflect power, beauty, and money.

Actor Jon Hamm Vitiligo

A respected Emmy winner, Jon Hamm is making waves across the globe. Jon Hamm vitiligo signs are on his hands. He doesn’t let the discoloration stop him.

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In fact, he is considered a heartthrob. He developed the condition after he was awarded the part on Mad Men. He feels that stress spurred the autoimmune disorder to manifest.

Baggage Claim Cator Terrence J Vitiligo

Most people know the black actor from Baggage Claim. Terrence J vitiligo diagnosis came as a shock. He started to show concern for his health, but it didn’t stop the actor. He has penned his first bestseller.

Rapper and Leading Music Artist Krizz Kaliko Vitiligo

Rapper Krizz Kaliko named his album, ‘Vitiligo’. Krizz Kaliko Vitiligo diagnosis is revealed in his songs where he outlines what it was like to grow up with the skin condition. Many vitiligo sufferers can relate to the vitiligo-based rap lyrics and rhymes.

 

 

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                    [post_content] => The general consensus by medical researchers is that vitiligo is genetic. Only once in a blue moon is a diagnosis ever rendered varies. The doctor will outline your treatment options and you might not want to undergo a lifetime of corticosteroid treatments or light therapy. In the Western world, where third-party insurance companies control healthcare decisions, they often consider treatment for white skin of vitiligo cosmetic and refuse to pay. Most people cannot afford thousands of dollars of out-of-pocket expenses so must either learn to live with their appearance or seek home treatment remedies and supplements cheap to even out their tone.

Exploring Vitiligo Natural Treatment Options

Vitiligo is not a new condition. People have suffered from it for centuries. They treated many as outcasts by their communities and forced to live a solitary existence in the mountains or deserts.

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However, some turned to vitiligo natural treatment options.

Types of Home Remedies for Vitiligo

What you eat has an effect on your skin and your health.

Here are a few home remedies for vitiligo:



Papaya: Juicy tropical goodness to eat or rub directly on the skin. Blended into a smoothie, you can enjoy the sweet drink daily.

Basil leaves: Basil has been treasured as an impressive anti-aging concoction and anti-viral. You should mix basil with lime juice and apply directly on afflicted areas.
Walnuts: Ingest five walnuts each day. Also, crush the nuts to form a paste. Thicken with water and apply.

Turmeric: Mix turmeric with mustard powder and use as a poultice.

Red Clay and Ginger: Mix ginger with red tea to form a mask.

Drink Water in Copper: Drink water out of a copper glass or cup. The copper will leach into the water. You can also take copper supplements.

Vitiligo Diet Options

Here is a list of foods to enjoy. Combine these to make yummy recipes. These vitiligo diet options might help:

    
 	
  • Dates: A historic treatment
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  • Figs: Also used for centuries.
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  • Kale
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  • Brussel sprouts
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  • Spinach
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  • Beets
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  • Chickpeas: Sprinkle a few on a leafy green salad
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  • Carrot: Shred or dice for a nice salad option
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  • Wild caught fish such as salmon
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  • Beets
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  • Blackstrap molasses added to your pancakes or waffles
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  • Dark chocolate
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  • Grass-fed beef
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  • Lentils
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  • Asparagus
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  • Cottage cheese
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  • Dairy
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  • Mushrooms
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  • Almonds
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  • Yeast
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Exploring Herbal Treatment of Vitiligo

Unconventional therapies are not ineffective therapies. They are simply not used very frequently. Why not explore herbal treatment for vitiligo?

These have been explored by researchers as options.

    
 	
  • Polypodium leucotomos
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  • Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree)
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  • Picrorhiza kurroa
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  • Green tea polyphenols
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  • Curcumin (musk melon)
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  • Capsaicin
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  • Cucumis melo
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  • Khellin (furanochromone)
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Using Essential Oils for Vitiligio



As a sufferer of vitiligo, you probably feel desperate to find something to make the spots appearance better. Essential oils for vitiligo are an option. Blending the oils together to form the consistency required is a great way to treat the condition. Always to a site patch to determine if any allergic reactions.

Babchi (bakuchi) Psoralea coryilifolia: Babchi is a Ayurveda treatment that has been used for hundreds of years. The seeds are very potent on macules.

Bergamot: Bergaptn is an active ingredient that causes sun sensitivity. Photosensitivity helps cause hyperpigmentation. This oil’s ability to cause skin darkness is astonishing.

Black pepper: The pungent spice works remarkably well at recoloring whitened areas.

Curry Leaves: Curry has been credited with halting premature graying and might also work on white skin regions.

Black Seed Oil: Regulates the skin’s melanin. It has been a popular treatment for leukoderma for centuries.

Radish Seed Oil: Ayurveda tests lists this as a treatment.

Natural Ways to Reverse Vitiligo

The above remedies help focus and segmental. They are great natural ways to reverse vitiligo.

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You can also focus on de-stressing with exercise, yoga, and acupuncture. Skin needling, also called microneedle, is also showing promise. You take a roller filled with hundreds of microfine needles and run them across the surface of the skin to do superficial damage. The body’s healing process helps replace the damaged pigment. Please see the photos.

Using Coconut Oil for Vitiligo

Coconut oil is a time-honored antimicrobial and antibacterial. Using coconut oil for vitiligo involves rugging the substance on the white patches.

Ginkgo Biloba Vitiligo Treatment



Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest trees found on Earth. Its seeds and leaves have been treasured as a holistic medicine by Eastern practitioners. Ingest the supplement in tablet form for systemic treatment. Its immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties appear to help the condition. This is a great option to utilize while undergoing conventional therapies for even greater results. The problem with this supplement is that results tend to not be uniform. Daily doses for an extended time lead to restlessness and digestive disorders. People using anticoagulants also cannot use this supplement or leads to hemorrhaging.

Foods to Avoid When Suffering From Vitiligo

If you have tried a holistic route, then there are certain foods to avoid that have been shown to cause problems and more severe whitening.

    
 	
  • Alcohol — all forms of alcoholic beverages
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  • Citrus
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  • Pickles
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  • Curds
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  • All wheat products
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  • Gooseberries
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                    [post_content] => Underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed, many people don’t even realize they have vitiligo until it advances. It is daunting for physicians to diagnose early vitiligo stages and they often label it something else entirely. The beginning might be obscured and you think you have something else entirely or you simply discredit your symptoms as being dry skin until the spread becomes more pronounced.

Learning About Vitiligo Stages

At first, you might not realize that you have vitiligo. One of the first stages that people overlook is premature graying of the hair. A white streak can blaze across your hair or occur on the eyebrows or eyelashes. Even hair sprouting on the affected areas of skin will lose pigment.

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The mucous membranes on the entire of your mouth might also lose pigment. Up to 40 percent will also sustain eye color lose. The melanocytes in the eyes lose pigment. The retinal pigment epithelium will whiten. These changes hallmark the early stages before the skin whitens. In some Uveitis occurs as the body’s immune response targets the eyes with an onslaught.

The Early Stages of Vitiligo



When the white patches appear they will be either generalized, which means they occur on both sides of the body, or segmental where only one side displays pigment demise.

Focal vitiligo targets only certain parts. The early stages of vitiligo do vary among users. Vitiligo is not curable. The disease may stall or continue to progress through the early stage of vitiligo to more extreme discoloration.

Understanding Types of Vitiligo

Vitiligo is categorized by patches and formation of the discoloration.

Types of vitiligo include:

    
 	
  • Focal: If you only have a few areas of spotting then you will be categorized with focal vitiligo.
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  • Generalized: This is very unusual because the spotting is a mirror image on both sides of the body.
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  • Segmental: If you have spots on only one section and nowhere else then you are called segmental.
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Coping With Mild Vitiligo

During childhood, small patches might appear. They might consider babies or toddlers as having mild vitiligo. Also, stress and trauma might cause a mild form during adulthood. During the early stages, the spots are easier to conceal and abstain from treatment.

What is Focal Vitiligo?

Depigmented patches in a very localized area that is often small and does not readily spread over a year or two. Focal vitiligo is a semi-occasional subtype. Progression often goes on to non-segmental. No clinical signs exist to predict what will occur. There is usually amelioration in 11 percent. The condition is not curable. Please see pictures.

Understanding the Opposite of Vitiligo



Your skin color can darken or become lighter. Hyperpigmentation is the opposite of vitiligo. There is an increase in melanin. Pregnancy or an adrenal gland malfunction such as Addison’s disease causes hyperpigmentation. Exposure to sunlight (suntan) is also hyperpigmentation. Drugs such as antiarrhythmics and antimalarial prescriptions rapidly increase the melanin. Melasma causes tan or brown patches on the facial region. They often call this the ‘mask of pregnancy’. Men are also prone to melasma caused by hydroquinone. If you have these disorders, then you must conquer them by wearing sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to block UVA. They often use re-vitiligo regarding these conditions. Liver spots are re-vitiligo. Lentigo occurs as a rounded spot with hyperplasia of melanocytes. There is often a linear spread

What is Albinism?

Many confuse albinism with vitiligo. Both are rare genetic diseases that are inherited. Albinism occurs because the body lacks the enzyme needed to produce melanin. There is absolutely no pigment anywhere on the body. The abnormal gene restricts the crucial production of melanin.

Albinism belongs in a group of disorders called oculocutaneous. All have a vision involvement. Many are legally blind. Inheritance usually occurs in a very autosomal recessive fashion. They confuse the two disorders because not all albinos are pure white. Many have pronounced spotting which can lead the confusion and misdiagnosis in infants or children. Ocular albinism has an X-linked pattern of inheritance.

What is Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome?

Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome is a form that is a hemorrhagic diathesis but has pigmented reticuloendothelial cells. The blood platelet dysfunction causes the sufferer to experience prolonged bleeding. There is also a visual impairment of varying degrees. The sufferer has light colored sin with patches of darkness.

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Also, oculocutaneous albinism of the eyes with a rapid movement (Nystagmus). In addition, sufferers often have pulmonary fibrosis, colitis, and kidney failure. There are nine variations. The partial albinism is what confuses people when it is compared to vitiligo. The skin might appear similar. Immunodeficiency, neutropenia, and abnormalities of the optic nerve all might occur. Healthcare professionals might misdiagnose this disorder as vitiligo because of its rarity and similar demonstrations that mimic each other. With HPS, the prognosis is often fatal if there is pulmonary involvement. Clinical research that involves pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and lymphangioleiomyomatosis is underway at many facilities and might hold the promise of offering longevity.

Misdiagnosed Spotting

Other conditions frequently misdiagnosed as vitiligo:

    
 	
  • Guttate hypomelanosis'
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  • Tinea versicolor
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  • Pityriasis alba
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  • Milia en plaque
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  • Candidias
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  • Actinic keratosis
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  • Ephelide
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  • Periorbital hyperpigmentation
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  • Lichen planuspigmentosus
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  • Maturational dyschromia
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  • Acanthosis nigricans
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  • Lentigines
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  • Post‐chikungunya pigmentation
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  • Dermatosispapulosa nigra
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  • Naevus of Ota
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  • Riehl melanosis
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            [post_content] => When we speculate on vitiligo, we often imagine the abnormal skin coloring condition that plagues humankind. But were you aware that vitiligo also besets our animal friends, too? From dogs to cats and birds to giraffes, the members from every corner of the wildlife kingdom can suffer from vitiligo.

What Is Vitiligo?

While vitiligo is a rarity in both humans and animals, the basic definition for all species remains unchanged. It’s a permanent condition that affects the skin’s pigmentation, producing white patches on the outer layer of the skin. hair growing from a stricken area will also change to white.

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As the melanocyte cells that produce pigment become vitiated, they eventually wither and die. Without the melanin the melanocytes yield, coloration dissipates—slowly at first, and may speed up over time.

What symptoms Do Animals with Vitiligo Present?



Symptoms in animals with vitiligo will vary among species, but the first signs of the condition usually manifest in the face. whitening of the skin and fur or hair typically begins with the nose and surrounding region, then will spread to around the eyes and mouth.

Vitiligo can spread even further as well, becoming apparent on the feet or paws, and elsewhere. In overarching terms, vitiligo does not discriminate.

Beyond the coloring changes, vitiligo doesn't hurt or cause any pain or discomfort to the animal in question.

What Causes Vitiligo in Animals?

Despite its proliferation, the exact cause is inconclusive. Some valid research suggests that some animals are genetically predisposed to the peculiar discoloration condition, as it appears to be hereditary.

Other causes may include autoimmune disorders, where the body’s reaction to foreign substances impels the immune system to fight the infection or invader incorrectly, negatively impacting physical constitution—with vitiligo, the complexion deteriorates.

Further potential explanations for vitiligo include:

    
 	
  • Undue, excessive stress
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  • Genetic imbalance of anti oxidative substances and free radicals
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  • Severe sunburn or sun damage
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  • Chemical subjection
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  • Viral agents
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  • Neurological afflictions
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What has been confirmed, however, is that vitiligo is not contagious, and animals cannot pass it along by mere skin contact and exposure to the disease does not pose any risks for contraction.

Vitiligo in dogs

Certain breeds of man’s best friend are more susceptible to vitiligo than others—though this doesn’t denote all other breeds are safe from the depigmentation disorder.

The following list pertains to the breeds who struggle with vitiligo more than others.

    
 	
  • Rottweilers
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  • Belgian Tervurens
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  • Doberman Pinschers
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  • German Shepherds
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  • Golden Retrievers
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  • Siberian Huskies
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The incidences of Rottweilers with vitiligo is thought to prevail over other breeds. Perhaps, though, Rottweilers with vitiligo are more positively diagnosed, as their owners are typically used to this breed have a very dark color. Rottweilers are most often bred as black dogs, so a quickened, shocking lightening or whitening on the snout of a Rottweiler will be glaringly obvious when compared to the lightening of a Samoyed’s pigmentation, or an Old English sheepdog, for example.

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Vitiligo is more common in purebreds, which makes a case for its congenital properties.

Vitiligo in cats

Some felines also struggle with reduced melanin patches in their skin, hair color, and coat. The reasons for manifestation are the same as in their canine counterparts, and it doesn’t provide any sort of discomfort to our darling pets.

The fascinating nature of Siamese Cats, and how their distinctive coloration is contingent upon outside temperature forces, makes them even more prone to the unpredictability of vitiligo. When anatomical structures of the Siamese Cat are cool, their pretty fur goes darker. This bewitching coloring characteristic is actually a result of their partiality to albinism, rather than an indicator of vitiligo, however, this breed is more vulnerable to the latter for its skin sensitivity.

Instances of beautiful Vitiligo patterns in Animals

Perhaps you recall the precious face of famed rowdy, the native Oregon canine who bears rather intriguing colorless circular markings around his eyes? This vitiligo dog is a black labrador, so the contrasting white rings on his face give him a rather unique and striking appearance, thus launching him into viral Instagram and internet fame. Though he’s renowned for his facial markings, the vitiligo also spread to Rowdy’s inner hind legs.

Then there’s scrappy, the kitty who was born entirely black from head to toe, who now dons a coat of fur that’s beautifully speckled in white spots all over his body. pictures of Scrappy the vitiligo cat brings joy to cat lovers everywhere.

The markings of vitiligo are often so gorgeous, it would be unsurprising for a breeder to try and achieve a similar look in puppy and kitten offspring of vitiligo adult dogs and cats.

Other Animals with Vitiligo

Not just a disorder worn by cats and dogs, vitiligo has given many different kinds of animals beautiful markings on their skin, fur, hair, and feathers.

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Instances recorded include the following types of fauna:

    
 	
  • Horses
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  • Giraffes
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  • Opossums
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  • Elephants
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  • Pumas
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  • Birds of many varieties as well have been identified with vitiligo, such as owls, geese, penguins, blackbirds.
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Whether you’re the proud owner of the more popular domesticated of animals, like a cat or dog, or if you look after a birdie or a horse, what's most important to realize is that this skin condition isn’t painful for your playmate, so enjoy their distinct uniqueness in all its beauty.

 

 

Article References:


    
 	
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