A skin condition that occurs when the body has too little
melanin, or pigment.
The partial loss of skin color. Hypopigmented skin is
abnormally light when compared to the surrounding skin. Hypopigmentation occurs
when the skin produces too little melanin.
Hypopigmentation can develop after an injury to the skin. It
is also caused by some medications.
This overview will cover the following areas:
- Hypopigmented skin lesions without any surface changes
- Hypopigmented skin lesions with additional surface changes
- Hypopigmented skin lesions associated with malignancies or with malignant
implications
- Hypopigmented skin lesions associated with other organ involvement
Hypopigmented skin lesions without any surface changes
Vitiligo:
Vitiligo causes smooth, white patches on the skin. In some people, these
patches can appear all over the body. It is an autoimmune disorder in which the
pigment-producing cells are damaged. There is no cure for vitiligo, but there
are several treatments, including cosmetic cover-ups, corticosteroid creams, or
ultraviolet light treatments.
Causes of Vitiligo
Vitiligo appears to occur when immune cells destroy the
cells that produce brown pigment (melanocytes). This destruction is thought to
be due to an autoimmune problem, but the cause is unknown.
Vitiligo may appear at any age. There is an increased rate
of the condition in some families. The condition affects about 1 out of every 100
people in the United States.
Vitiligo is associated with three other autoimmune diseases:
- Addison's disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Pernicious anemia
Symptoms of Vitiligo
Flat areas of normal-feeling skin without any pigment appear
suddenly or gradually. These areas have a darker border. The edges are well
defined but irregular.
Vitiligo most often affects the face, elbows and knees,
hands and feet, and genits. It affects both sides of the body equally.
Vitiligo is more noticeable in darker-skinned people because
of the contrast of white patches against dark skin.
No other skin changes occur.
Homoeopathy Treatment for Vitiligo
Homoeopathy Treatment
The homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a
person, as well as his pathological condition. The homeopathic medicines are
selected after a full individualizing examination and case-analysis, which includes
the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution etc. There
is no single specific remedy for all the cases of Vitiligo. The exact treatment
is determined only on in-depth evaluation of individual case.
Some Homoeopathic medicine give good results in Vitiligo
Arsenic Sulph Falvus,Arsenic Album ,Baryta Mur, Baryta Carb, Ars.alb., Bacillinum, Graphites, Merc sol, Nat.mur, Nit.acid, Nux vom, Phos, Sep, Sil, Sulph, Thuja.
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Albinism
Albinism is a rare inherited disorder caused by the absence of an enzyme that
produces melanin. This results in a complete lack of pigmentation in skin,
hair, or eyes. Albinos have an abnormal gene that restricts the body from
producing melanin. There is no cure for albinism. People with albinism should
use a sunscreen at all times because they are much more likely to get sun
damage and skin cancer. This disorder can occur in any race, but is most common
among whites.
Pigmentation loss as a result of skin damage: If you've had
a skin infection, blisters, burns, or other trauma to your skin, you may have a
loss of pigmentation in the affected area. The good news with this type of
pigment loss is that it's frequently not permanent, but it may take a long time
to repigment. Cosmetics can be used to cover the area, while the body
regenerates the pigment.
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Albinism |
Homoeopathy Treatment for Albinism
Albinism is a genetic condition and it is glandular
But whilst it is not impossible to treat I know of no cured
case
Tuberculenum or Carcinocin may help in secondary causes and
effects.
Malignant Melanoma
Malignant melanoma. Less than 2 percent of all melanomas
occur during childhood. Nonetheless, attention must be paid to signs and
symptoms suggestive of this potentially fatal disease. Variegations of color
are of particular concern. Irregular or notched borders, bleeding, and
ulceration are other signs of malignant change. The patient may give a history
of itching, and the parents may have noted rapid growth of the lesion. Because
the prognosis of a melanoma is most closely related to the thickness of the
lesion at the time of treatment, emphasis should be on early diagnosis.
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Malignant Melanoma |
Homoeopathy Treatment for Malignant Melanoma
Homeopathy is a safe and non-toxic system of medicine but it
does require serious study and application if it is to be practiced well.
If you wish to use homeopathy, for best results please
consult us and fill contact us form for online treatment.
Nevus Depigmentosus
Nevus depigmentosus (achromicus). These are localized areas
of hypopigmentation that are usually present at birth. The lesions may be
irregular in size and shape and occasionally follow a linear or segmental
pattern. Electron microscopic study of these areas suggests that melanosomes
are not being transferred from melanocytes into surrounding keratinocytes.
There are no associated abnormalities.
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Nevus Depigmentosus |
Hypopigmented skin lesions with additional surface changes
Tinea Versicolor
Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin. It's
also called pityriasis versicolor and is caused by a type of yeast that
naturally lives on your skin. When the yeast grows out of control, the skin
disease, which appears as a rash, is the result.
Causes of Tinea Versicolor
- You have oily skin
- You live in a hot climate
- You sweat a lot
- You have a weak immune system
- yeast grows naturally on your skin
- Symptoms of Tinea Versicolor
Acidic bleach from the growing yeast causes areas of skin to
be a different color than the skin around them. These can be individual spots
or patches.
Specific signs and symptoms of the infection include:
- Patches that may be white, pink, red, or brown
and can be lighter or darker than the skin around them.
- Spots that do not tan the way the rest of your
skin does.
- Spots that may occur anywhere on your body but
are most commonly seen on your neck, chest, back, and arms.
- The spots may disappear during cool weather and get worse
during warm and humid weather. They may be dry and scaly and may itch or hurt,
although this is not common.
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Tinea Versicolor |
Self Care Measures
Avoid applying oily products to your skin.
Avoid wearing tight, restrictive clothing.
Avoid excessive heat and sweating.
Always wear sun block lotion when exposed to sun.
Eat a balanced healthy diet.
Adhere to good hygiene.
Garlic is a very good antifungal agent.
Homoeopathy Treatment for Tinea Versicolor
Sulphur 30, Sepia, Natrum Mur, Calcarea, Bacillinum, Thuja, Tellurium, Phosphorus.
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HOMOEOPATHY TREATMENT |
Please follow homoeo restrictions like no coffee, no raw
onion/garlic, no strong perfumes, don't eat or drink anything within 30 minutes
before or after taking medicine.
The homoeopathic medicines are selected after a full individualizing examination and case-analysis, which includes the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution etc. There is no single specific remedy for all the cases of Vitiligo. The exact treatment is determined only on in-depth evaluation of individual case.
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Pityriasis alba
This benign inflammatory dermatosis presents as
hypopigmented lesions also with a scaly surface but its edges blend
imperceptibly into the normal skin. It is most often seen in children 8 to 12
years of age and is often precipitated by sun exposure. It is not itchy and is
considered to be a form of mild inflammatory dermatosis as histology shows just
superficial dermatitis. Two variants, the “pigmenting pityriasis alba” and
“extensive pityriasis alba” have been described. The latter may persist into
adult life.
Halo nevus
Halo nevus, also known as Sutton’s nevus or leukoderma
acquisatum centrifugum, is composed of a central pigmented benign nevus with a
recent onset of depigmentation around the pigmented nevus. It is said to occur
in 1% of population. It is asymptomatic and totally benign. Diagnosis is
clinical and excision of nevus often leads to repigmentation.
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Hypopigmented skin lesions associated with malignancies or
with malignant implications
Mycosis fungoides
Hypopigmented mycosis fungoides affect primarily young
adults (M=F); presenting with hypopigmented patches with ill defined borders on
the trunk and buttocks (shown Fig below). This variant of mycosis fungoides is
increasingly being described and recognized in our Asian population and a high
index of suspicion is needed to clinch the diagnosis early by performing a skin
biopsy. Without treatment, a prolonged indolent course is expected although
rapid clearance can be achieved by PUVA therapy.
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Melanoma associated
leukoderma
Hypomelanosis may occasionally be associated with melanoma.
The presentation includes:
- White halo around a primary or metastatic melanoma,
- Remote leukoderma distant from the melanoma, and
- Vitiligo-like depigmentation. Depigmentation often
appears several months to years after the appearance of the melanoma or its
metastasis, and rarely precedes the tumour.
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Melanoma associated leukoderma |
Poikiloderma
vasculare atrophicans
Poikiloderma vasculare atrophicans consists of mottled
hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation, telangiectasia and progressive skin
atrophy. This may be a sign of early cutaneous lymphoma or may be associated
with dermatomyositis. Repeated skin biopsies are often needed to exclude the
development of cutaneous lymphoma. Dermatomyositis needs to be excluded as
well.
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Chronic arsenic
poisoning
Chronic arsenic poisoning (most commonly from ingesting
contaminated well water or taking arsenic-containing traditional medication)
causes bronze discoloration of skin 10 to 20 years later. It is characterized
by raindrop-like hypomelanotic macules 2-10 mm in size distributed over the
background of diffuse bronze pigmentation. Punctate keratosis on the palms and
soles, Bowen’s disease and squamous cell carcinomas are the other associated
features.
Xeroderma pigmentosa
Xeroderma pigmentosa is characterized by photosensitivity
and persistent erythema followed by hypo and hyperpigmentatiion. The
hypopigmented lesions are 1-5 mm in size. It is an autosomal recessive disorder
of defective excision repair of UV-induced DNA damage. The cutaneous damage by
UV radiation predisposes to the development of cutaneous malignancies e.g.
squamous cell carcinoma.
"Hypopigmented skin lesions associated with other organ
involvement"
Hypomelanosis of Ito
This naevoid pigmentary condition presents as an acquired,
streaky hypomelanosis (Fig. 4) and may be associated with seizures, mental
retardation and multiple skeletal abnormalities.
Tuberous sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis presents with hypopigmented macules in
the newborn with seizures and mental retardation. Shagreen patches and
periungual fibroma may be present as well.
Note:
Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please
do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.