vitiligo and hyperpigmentation

[Eben]

Hello,

i am a dark skin and 21 years old. I have hyperpigmentation on the skin of my upper and lower limbs. This depigmentaton is growing all round my limbs.
Now recently i am seeing vitiligo on my hand.It is also growing very fast.
My nails are also darking up. When i visited a hospital, i was told to take vitamins but that is not working.
Please tell help me with some ideas.  

[Eben]

thanks you very much BhumikaMD.  

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It would be best to consult a skin specialist and decide about the plan of management in your  case according to the sites of involvement and extent of involvement.

'The main goal of treating vitiligo is to improve appearance. Therapy for vitiligo takes a long time—it usually must be continued for 6 to 18 months.

Current treatment options for vitiligo include medical - topical steroid therapy , oral and topical psoralen photochemotherapy and depigmentation using hydroquinone; surgical-autologous skin grafts and micropigmentation, and adjunctive therapies- sunscreens and cosmetic products.'

You could read more about this condition at the following links -

http://www.medicinenet.com/vitiligo/article.htm

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitiligo

Let us know if you need any further information.

Regards.