Vitiligo White Spots On Skin

Vitiligo White Spots on Skin Depigmentation or loss of pigment producing cells is the major cause towards developing of white patches on skin. Our skin has specialized cells which are known as melanocytes. The melanocytes are the cells that produce melanin for maintaining of human skin color. It also acts as a sunscreen that protects the skin from ultraviolet rays of sun. Melanin can be found in the outermost layer of the skin. Vitiligo white spots and white patches on skin is a disorder which occurs where melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin, die off. When the pigment cells are destroyed, white spots and white patches appear on the skin. photo credit: wolfgang.wedenig via photopin cc Common Causes of Vitiligo Others factors that are associated with depigmentation in skin cells, includes the following: Physical and Mental Stress Physical, mental and emotional stress is considered one of the major causes of vitiligo . mental stress like death of relatives, break ...

Home Remedies for Leucoderma Leucoderma or vitiligo is a rare skin disorder where the skin loses its melanin content which results in the formation of white spots and white patches on skin . White spots and white patches usually appear on the face, neck, wrist, back, underarms, and hands etc. A number of factors can be linked to leucoderma such as stress-both emotional and physical, and hereditary factors. White spots and white patches on skin can also be caused by worms in the body. It is possible to treat vitiligo or leucoderma, using home remedies. photo credit: anam_uk via photopin cc Home Remedies to Get Rid Of White Spots and Patches on Skin Home remedy treatment for white patches on skin is very effective. Following are some of the effective home remedies for leucoderma. 1.   Figs and walnuts can be consumed regularly as a home remedy to get rid of white spots and white patches on skin. 2. Rubbing the white spots with fresh figs is also known to make viti...