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What to do about this discoloration in my skin what to use

By Anonymous October 3, 2017 - 10:03pm
 
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My name is Angela Gaither I am 57 just found out I have this discoloration in my skin what to do about it I am black can see it now what to do

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Hello Angela,

Welcome to EmpowHER.

Vitiligo is a disease that causes the loss of skin color in blotches. The extent and rate of color loss from vitiligo is unpredictable. It can affect the skin on any part of your body. It may also affect hair and the inside of the mouth.

Normally, the color of hair and skin is determined by melanin. Vitiligo occurs when the cells that produce melanin die or stop functioning. Vitiligo affects people of all skin types, but it may be more noticeable in people with darker skin. The condition is not life-threatening or contagious. It can be stressful or make you feel bad about yourself.

Treatment for vitiligo may restore color to the affected skin. But it does not prevent continued loss of skin color or a recurrence.

See your doctor if areas of your skin, hair or eyes lose coloring. Vitiligo has no cure. But treatment may help to stop or slow the discoloring process and return some color to your skin.

Regards,
Maryann

October 4, 2017 - 8:13am
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