Vitiligo in children

Vitiligo plain language means loss of normal skin color. Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by either a defective formation of the skin pigment called melanin, either by destruction or by a complete loss of pigment melanin. Appears on the skin in the form of patches.
Vitiligo Causes: The exact cause of the development of vitiligo is not known, but the following factors are known to participate in vitiligo formation in a person.
Genetic tendency
Hormonal disorder
trauma
Professional risk

causes of Vitiligo in children:

One of the most common causes of vitiligo develop in children is the genetic factor. Life force made an important observation through a study of the life force that patients with vitiligo has strong genetic traits that close relatives such as parents, grandparents, uncle, aunt or brother or sister suffering from or the following Various diseases.
Vitiligo
Hypothyroidism (poorly active thyroid)
diabetes
Alopecia areata
Cancer
pernicious anemia
Types of Vitiligo: Vitiligo is divided into two types.
Segmental vitiligo: Segmental vitiligo affects only one segment of the body means that only one side of the face or leg or one arm is affected by vitiligo. Segmental vitiligo is seen most frequently in children. More than half of patients with segmental vitiligo showed white patches of hair on the head, eyelashes or eyebrows.
Non-segmented vitiligo: It affects both sides of the body, like the legs, the arms, the knees, etc.

Diagnosis of vitiligo in children:

The diagnosis of vitiligo is made through physical examination, clinical history and laboratory tests.
In general, an in-depth examination by an expert is sufficient to diagnose the case of vitiligo. In some cases, action is taken.
Diagnosis of vitiligo with Woods lamp
Inspecting the skin with the wooden lamp by an expert
WOOD LAMP
Laboratory tests such as the thyroid profile that includes the discovery of T3, T4, and TSH levels
In rare cases, a skin biopsy is recommended.
Every white spot is there any vitiligo?

The answer is a big "NO". Some yeast infections such as ringworm, pityriasis alba and scleroderma are also in the form of a white spot on the body. To learn more about diseases that are mistaken as

How should parents address vitiligo in children?

When a child is diagnosed with vitiligo, parents feel an extreme sense of shock and rejection. Obviously, it is difficult for any parent to easily accept that their child suffers from vitiligo, but should be brave heart and infuse confidence in their child suffering from vitiligo. These are the guidelines for parents of children who are diagnosed to have vitiligo.
Accept the situation: Once you accept the illness, it will be easier for your child to deal with society with confidence.
Do not try to hide the spots: Children are very sensitive and sharp. If you insist on the clothing you wear by which your Vitiligo patches are covered so you can produce a feeling of inferiority complex in your minds. Instead they allow them to use whatever they want.
Do not take into account the spread of the disease often: This shows the nervousness and fear in the minds of parents Vitiligo. This will make the child more aware of the disease. Instead, consider spreading the disease strictly when the child is sleeping and only once in a month.

Do homeopathic medicines treat vitiligo in children?

Homeopathic medicines are useful in the treatment of vitiligo in children as in adults. Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD, Life Force has been processed and documented more than 5,000 cases of vitiligo on all continents during the last 30 years of its practice. He noted that vitiligo in children can be treated very well with the help of homeopathic medicines.