Vitiligo: Oral, laser, surgical treatment for leukoderma or white leprosy

Vitiligo, sometimes known as 'leucoderma' or or white leprosy, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system targets healthy cells which produce pigment causing damage to the body. Vitiligo: Oral, laser, surgical treatment for leukoderma or white leprosy While the spread of white spots can be slow in some cases, it can be rapid in other cases and white patches can be found on the face, wrists, hands and other parts of the body. Also, counselling sessions should be held frequently in order to increase the patient's confidence level.” There are various topical, surgical, laser and other alternative methods available to treat vitiligo in recent years as with medical advancement, vitiligo treatment options have recently expanded, making the disease more manageable. According to Dr Rohit Batra, Dermatologist and Vitiligo Expert at New Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, listed that medical treatments for vitiligo includes: • Oral and Topical Steroids • Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors • Oral JAK inhibitors • Oral Immunosuppressive agents • Narrow Band UVB • Excimer Laser • Topical and Oral PUVA Dr Batra pointed out that the above options may not work well in all patients.