General

Names :

White Patch, White Spots, White Skin

Technical

Name :

LEUCODERMA AND VITILIGO

LEUCODERMA AND VITILIGO

Defined :

Here we are discussing about white skin patches. There can be two conditions leading to white skin patches which are defined below :

VITILIGO :

A skin condition where smooth, irregular white patches appear on the skin of any part of the body due to destruction of pigment producing cells (melanocytes). The most common places are face, neck, eyes, nostrils, nipples, navel, genitalia, body folds (armpits, groin) etc.

LEUCODERMA :

Appearance of White skin Patches on any part of the body as a result of severe trauma, cuts, burns, and deep skin infections.

Treatment Of

LEUCODERMA AND VITILIGO

Advised To :

Individuals suffering from white patches caused either due to some injury, burns, infections, cuts are advised the treatment. Similarly White Patches appearing on any part of the skin caused by loss of pigment producing cells are also advised the treatment.

Who Can

Treat :

You are advised to look for the following internationally accepted certifications:

In India: M.Ch. (Magister Chirurgiae) or a D.N.B. (Diplomate of the National Board) (Plastic Surgery)

In the US and Canada: M.D. and Board Certified in Plastic Surgery or an FRCSC

In the UK: FRCS (Plastic Surgery)

Other European Nations: M.D. and Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Additionally:

Plastic surgeons usually complete training / fellowships in their sub-fields of interest at internationally acclaimed centers and you should take care to note if your surgeon mentions these fellowships or training periods along with their Plastic Surgery qualifications. Rest assured, you will then be consulting some of the best of the plastic surgical fraternity. More . . .

Treatment :

Melanocytes

Both Leucoderma & Vitiligo are normally treated after the White Patch(s) have stopped spreading.

Generally, two effective treatments can be employed by a Plastic Surgeon :

1.     SKIN GRAFTING :

It involves removal of healthy skin from one of the area of the body and transplanting it to the area affected by burn. Normally skin is removed from an area, which normally remains hidden by clothing. The graft is then placed over the affected area and often held in place with aid of a couple of stitches   and / or dressing. Skin grafts are of two types, split- thickness grafts and full-thickness grafts. The former consist of a few layers of skin and heal up fast. The latter are deep skin drafts and take comparatively longer to heal. Both donor and donee sites are covered with antiseptic dressing to prevent infection and aid quick healing.

2.     Melanocyte (pigment producing cells) Transplantation :

In this procedure ‘melanocyte’ are separated from normal skin and immediately transplanted to the white patch area.

Period Of

Treatment :

A normal procedure should last between 1 to 2 hours and about two to three weeks for full recovery.

Post Operative

Treatment :

• All normal post operative care plus any specifics advised by the surgeon.

• Avoid exposure of the affected area to SUN as a rule.

Facts That You

Should Know:

The treatment is effective on existing white patches but can not and does not stop further white patches from developing.

Before & After

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Estimated Average Cost

Of Treatment :

For List Of available Costs Click on PRICES. Basis Of Valuation Is (INR = Indian Rupee). Costs vary from Hospital to Hospital and Clinic to Clinic, hence Near Real Costs Can Be Arrived at On Case To Case Basis – depending on the specific needs (CUSTOMIZATION) of the individual.

Facilities Available :

We have Listed these under the heading of FACILITIES the cost of availing any of these is in addition to the cost of treatment.

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