LEUCODERMA

Leucoderma, also known as vitiligo, is a skin condition characterized by the loss of skin pigmentation, leading to white patches on different parts of the body. It occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, stop functioning or are destroyed. The condition may develop due to autoimmune factors, genetics, stress, skin injury, or certain medical conditions. Leucoderma can affect people of any age or gender and commonly appears on the face, hands, feet, lips, and around body openings. Although it is not contagious or life-threatening, it can have a significant emotional and psychological impact on affected individuals. Treatment options such as medications, phototherapy, camouflage therapy, lifestyle management, and homeopathic care may help slow progression and improve skin appearance.