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Vitiligo, a skin disorder, is characterized by the loss of melanin or skin pigment in various parts of the body. The skin in these areas appears spotted. The depigmented spots contrast markedly with the normally pigmented skin in the same area. The darker the normal skin tone, the more visible are the patches of pure white skin of vitiligo. While vitiligo is not a serious or life-threatening disorder, or a painful one, studies have shown that it has an impact on the social and psychological well-being of its victims

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If disorders were ranked according to the discrepancy between concern of the patient and concern of the physician, vitiligo would probably head the list. You, as the physician, may think, "it is not painful, contagious, or fatal. While the death of pigment cells may leave a person with a stigmatized appearance it is, after all, only a cosmetic disorder". The patient, on the other hand, may feel depressed by cosmetic disfigurement, anxious about spread, and think, "The doctor doesn't really care how I feel".

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Vitiligo Parent

Parents are concerned about their child's health and happiness.
Certainly, learning that your child has Vitiligo has raised some questions in your mind. Many of these questions can be answered by your doctor. You should feel free to ask the people who are treating your child any questions about Vitiligo. The better informed you are, the better able you will be able to help your child deal with Vitiligo. Pretending or hiding your child from the public is not the best way to go about the situation. Here is some general, non-medical information to suggest what you as a parent can do to help your child. It is based on a four-year study of Vitiligo patients and their reactions.

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