Leucoderma

Leucoderma literally means 'white skin, and is a condition in which there is a localised loss of pigmentation of the skin. It is skin disorder where the skin loses its normal colour. The condition does not cause any organic harm. Leucoderma does not cause any health problems - it is not contagious or dangerous at all. There is a gradual loss of pigment melanin from the skin layer which results in white patches. Leucoderma is a fairly common disorder and it affects one per cent or more of the world's population. The disorder can occur at any age in either sex in normal skin. It is, however, more common in women than men. The most affected areas are the hands, the neck, the back and the wrist in that order. These patches look ugly, especially in persons with a dark complexion. This disease is caused neither by any germs, nor is it due to bad blood. It is considered to be neither infectious nor contagious. Patches of leucoderma can be of variable sizes and shapes. In fair individuals, leucoderma often goes unnoticed, but on dark skinned people it can be very visible and cause severe embarrassment. When leucoderma occurs without any preceding disease it is called vitiligo . Sometimes it follows burns and injuries.

Causes of Leucoderma

The common Causes of Leucoderma :

Jaundice.
Burn injuries.
Chronic or acute gastric disorders.
Excessive mental worry.
A defective perspiratory mechanism .
Heredity is also a well-recognized causative factors.

Symptoms of Leucoderma

Some Symptoms of Leucoderma :

Pruritis.
Increased local sunburns.
Premature graying etc.

Treatment of Leucoderma

Homoeopathy system is a good method to treat it Since it offers a comprehensive treatment as it goes to the root of the problem by helping build up immunity and eventually restores the pigmented patches back to the normal skin colour .
Commonest drug used is Psoralen , Melanocyl etc to be use locally followed by sun exposure. In few cases oral Antioxidants are also being used. The latest application of Placentex is also used.UltraViolet Rays exposure or PUVA.
Local application of Babchi Oil over the depigmented areas, Use of Coper utensils.
Applying Coloured Dyes, Silver Nitrate etc . Latest being permanent Colouring. Surgical measures- Grafting etc.

Nails Care

Anychia
Clawing of the Nails
Clubbing
Discoloration of the Nail Plate
Ingrowing Toe Nail
Koilonychia
Longitudinal Striations
Loss of Nail Plate
Onycholysis
Paronychia
Pitting of Nail Plates
Pterygium
Thickening of Nail Plate
Transverse Ridges

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