Anyone know anything about Vitiligo?
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Definitions of vitiligo on the Web:\n\nsmooth, white patches in the skin caused by the loss of pigment-producing cells.\nhttp://www.beaumonthospitals.com/pls/portal30/cportal30.webpage\n\nA skin disorder of unknown cause involving loss of pigmentation in patches of otherwise normal skin.\nhttp://www.melanomacenter.org/glossary/v.html\n\nA disorder in which the immune system destroys pigment-making cells called melanocytes. This results in white patches of skin on different parts of the body.\nhttp://womenshealth.about.com/library/bl_autoimmune12.htm\n\nAn autoimmune skin disorder caused by attack of the immune system on the pigment-producing cells within the skin. The loss of the cells responsible for skin color result in milky white patches on the skin surface.\nhttp://www.ehealthmd.com/library/hypothyroidism/HYO_glossary.html\n\nFOR MORE DEFINITIONS GO TO THE WEBSITE LISTED BELOW:\n\nBY THE WAY, MICHAEL JACKSON SAYS HE SUFFERS FROM IT.
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yes, I heard of it.  Its an autoimmune disease.  Your skin begins to tighten on your hand and face I think.  It becomes hard to eat too, they have throat problems.  A lot of people that have it also have Raynaulds and have cold fingers and toes.  There are several blood test that a specialist can do to see if you have it.  So instead of worrying, get the blood test.
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Could be a fungal infection (don't panic!!)  or vitiligo (whitening of the skin due to lack of pigmentation)... But it's best to get it checked out by a doctor or dermatologist.
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http://www.webmd.com/hw/skin_and_beauty/hw65255.asp
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Does it get worse when you are in the sun? Could be a benign skin fungus (my kid gets them on his face in summer). Try selsun blue, rub it on, let it set a bit, wash it off. Repeat twice daily for a week or so. \nNot got anything to do with the sun? Could be vitaligo. Its a disease where the melanin producing cells dont do their job and you end up with white spots. Alot of times it is on hands and feet. Look it up online. Check with your doc. There are also some vitamin and mineral deficiancies that can cause spotting. I dont know those right off the top of my head.
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No. It is not available to general public. He had to submit to this procedure due to the skin desease he has called Vitiligo. \n\nThis illness destroys the skin pigmentation in some areas of the body... causing that in a black person skin (like Michael) appear big white patches.\nThe process Michael had was to destroy the pigmentation of the rest of the still coloured skin when the illness was too advanced and he could not put make up on the white patches like he did in the beginning (Late 70s, early 80s)\n\nAlthough I think it is not too dangerous, since its a common procedure to treat patients with advanced Vitiligo it has side effects. This process destroys the pigmentation of the skin, that is the natural protection from the sun, so you have to be very careful with your skin. Especially you cannot be exposed to the sun. That's the reason Michael wears dark clothes, mask, fedora and umbrella most of the times he goes out.\nAnd probably you will have to put some creams for the skin, sun blocker or even take special medicine. \n\nThough I'm not so sure of how much this may cost... I bet it's a lot.
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I have vitilago since I was 7 I am now 41. So no it's not deadly. But it is often a symptom of an autoimmune disorder such as lupus etc. I would not worry to much about it and have your father discuss w/ his doctor the cause and request blood test to rule out any underlying problem.
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oh honey, sorry to hear about this!!!! one of my daughters has it. educate yourself, look it up om the web and research. get counseling, there are meds to help you, remember, you are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
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Need a lot more information to be helpful in answring this. It could be anything from dry skin to thryoid disease to cancer......
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I'd go to a DERMATOLOGIST first for sounds like a skin  condition  or even a birthmark  but a doctor can tell you what it is and if anything can be done to correct-could even be attributed to diet, something missing .  There are Bleaching Creams available and if that is a option for you then the doctor can prescribe the correct strength that you need and since they are costly over the counter why waste money expeimenting when you can get the right one for you immediately from the doctor.Suppose it is some sort of birthmark-there is a  Concealing Make-up Line such as DERMABLEND-conceals,scars,birthmarks,even port wine stains on the face and such ,vericose veins for it has for the face and also fo anywhere on the body and have seen the commercial where a woman wth very dark veins applies on the legs and the result is amazing-totally can't tell-legs are a uniform even color. It this is a option for you and your children since it is sweat and water proof soap and water is not sufficient to take off but the Cetaphil Cleanser(found any drug store or food store) does a good job in removing it-for no makeup is supposed to be kept on ovrnightYou can find this at Macy's,Dillards,Pennys Bloomingdales-the better dept.stores. I'd use this makeup esp on the children until you get to see a Dermatologist for I'm sure kids at school if school age  are quick to notice difference and can be cruel in their taunts and that is hurtful for children want to fit in so badly   Hope I helped and that you find answer to your problem. Stay Well
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Yes,it is a skin condition,affecting mainly the palms and soles.\nThe symptoms are:\n1. Thickening of the skin of the palms and soles- this can be generalised,focal or punctate .--that's either the whole palm or sole is thickened,or just specific parts.\n2.Hyperpigmentation of the thickened parts--they get darker and/or redder.\n3.Associated factors differ with the corresponding syndrome.\nTreatment is with a drug called Acitretin.Prognosis is good.
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Yes...you can have lots of information about it...Search it on Google...with the spelling LEUCODERMA not lukoderma.
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depends on the skin condition, need more info
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No, not at all, a lot of people have lighter patches on their skin. My sister even has it in her hair, she's got dark brown hair within the middle a blond patch. It's called pigment-vlek in dutch, but I don't know in English.\n\nDo not take pills, as some people recommend you, it's totally normal!!!!
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Vitiligo is difficult to treat. The goal of treating vitiligo is to restore the function of the skin and to improve the patient's appearance. Therapy for vitiligo takes a long time--it usually must be continued for 6 to 18 months. The choice of therapy depends on the number of white patches and how widespread they are and on the patient's preference for treatment. Each patient responds differently to therapy, and a particular treatment may not work for everyone. Current treatment options for vitiligo include medical, surgical, and adjunctive therapies (therapies that can be used along with surgical or medical treatments).\nPlease see the webpages for more details on Vitiligo.
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a chronic disorder of the skin marked by scaly red lesions,try seeing a specialist sorry my books dont tell much more than that, dont be embarrassed though, every one has some sort of problem,iwish you didn't, but remember it is chronic so it may take awhile to find what works for her iwish you the best of luck
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yes it is and there is no real cure except for some very expensive and costly light treatments. I have it, but for me it is patchy and I am so fair skinned that I would never consider treating if.  I heard the light treatments are successful on dark skinned people