What is Leucoderma?

Leucoderma also known as vitiligo ,is a distressing skin condition. The word literally means white skin. There is a gradual loss of pigment melanin from the skin layer which results in white patches. These patches look ugly, especially in persons with a dark complexion. The condition does not cause any organic harm.

This disease is caused neither by any germs, nor is it due to bad blood. It is considered to be neither infectious nor contagious.

As such it is hardly a disease of medical significance but more of a social stigma attached to it because of cosmetic reasons. As patient usually do not have any complaints like pain or itching etc.

What are the causes of Leucoderma?

The main causes of leucoderma are said to be-

• Excessive mental worry.

• Chronic or acute gastric disorders.

• Jaundice.

• Worms or other parasites in the alimentary canal.

• Typhoid.

• Burn injuries.

• A defective perspiratory mechanism.

What are the symptoms of Leucoderma?

The problems usually start with a small white spot, which later develops into patches. These patches are pale in the beginning, but become whiter and whiter as time passes by due to loss of pigment. As the spot enlarge they merge into each other and in course of time form a very broad patch.

Some more symptoms of Leucoderma are-

• Increased local sunburns.

• Pruritis.

• Premature graying etc.

Treatment

Treatment for Leucoderma by Dr. & Hakeem Tariq Mehmood Taseer

Pure herbal treatment by Dr  & Hakeem Tariq Mehmood Taseer to cure Leucoderma with well proven results. Has a very high success rate in treating different causes of Leucoderma. Dosage and duration of the treatment may vary as per the patient profile. Treatment is without any side effects.

Treatment for Leucoderma By Dr  & Hakeem Tariq Mehmood Taseer