Vitiligo is a skin depigmentation with no known cause. It is believed that this disease results from a conjunction of various elements such as endocrine, nervous, psychological and immunological factors, acting on a person with a predisposition to form spots. Vitiligo can be associated with changes in other organs, such as thyroid (hipo or hyperthyroidism), stomach (gastritis), diabetes, anemia and alopecia areata. In addition, small skin traumas, bruises and contusions can also trigger the appearance of new white spots.

We observe the appearance or aggravation of vitiligo with a certain frequency right after high stress episodes, such as car accidents, urban violence trauma or the death of a loved one, while in children vitiligo is related to domestic conflicts. In some cases, a hereditary factor is involved.

Unfortunately, much of the medical class is not interested in vitiligo because the available treatments offer very slow and frustrating. For the patients, these results can be even more disturbing, because they create demotivation which can lead them into a vicious circle where with each new spot there is an increase in the level of stress and the consequent appearance of new spots. Also, the attitude of some professionals who promise a cure through miraculous, exotic formulas or spiritual treatments is also to be condemned.

The main question in the life of any patient who suffers from vitiligo is whether he can or cannot be cured. Yes, vitiligo can be cured and an early diagnosis followed by an efficient treatment minimizes the initial stress of the diagnosis, making it possible for the patient to concentrate his thoughts on the image of cure. At present, XTRAC laser is the most recommended treatment, because it can show results in just a few sessions without causing any harm to health.

According to Drs. James Spencer and Suhail M. Hadi, of the Department of Dermatology of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, “the treatment of vitiligo with XTRAC has shown excellent and promising results. The therapeutic response to the vitiligo treatment depends on many factors, such as the patient’s skin color, the size and period of evolution of the spot. Repigmentation can begin in two weeks (after five sessions); similar results can only be observed after months or even years when UVA or UVB techniques are used.”

Let XTRAC take care of you.

Dr. Samir Arbache