Vitiligo disease tops Google after “but me”. Learn the most important information about the disease and its prevention

The fans of the But I (I Must Live) series interact a lot with vitiligo, which made vitiligo a trend on Google. We present you with information about vitiligo and instructions to avoid and prevent it.

Vitiligo appears in those who suffer from it as white spots on the body, and it can appear on the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beards in men.

Vitiligo is a disease that causes the loss of skin color in the form of spots, but the rate of loss of color resulting from vitiligo cannot be accurately predicted as it can affect the skin in a part of the body and can also affect the hair and the inside of the mouth, with the face, neck, hands and mouth being the most common.

Among the reasons that make a person susceptible to vitiligo are immune system disorders, family history and autoimmune diseases, and so far there is no way to prevent vitiligo.

Among the most important guidelines that a patient with vitiligo must follow is protection from sun exposure, through the use of protective clothing and sunscreen, in addition to reducing tension and stress and working on psychological stability, avoiding the use of unlicensed creams or exposure to harmful chemicals.

It is worth mentioning that the events of the series, I must live, revolve around the suffering of a young woman with vitiligo, due to the continuous exposure of her patients to criticism and harassment.

Followers of the episodes of the series But I (I Must Live) we interacted with the story of Jamila Awad, whose lover knew she was ill with vitiligo, and decided to move away from her because she was hiding the nature of her illness from her despite the passage of a year of their relationship.

We will review some information about vitiligo with you.

– The prevalence of the disease is 1% among the total population around the world, without relation to origin or sex.

The disease begins in more than 50% of infected people before the age of 20.

Vitiligo occurs when cells that produce melanin die or stop producing melanin, resulting in the spread of irregularly shaped white patches on the skin.

Risk factors for vitiligo are the presence of an immune system disorder, a family history, or an autoimmune disease (thyroid disease or alopecia areata).

Vitiligo Symptoms In addition to white patches on the skin, affected individuals may experience symptoms of premature graying of the hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, and beard on the scalp.

Black people may notice a loss of color inside the mouth.

Vitiligo treatment is used to restore lost skin color. There is no medical treatment for vitiligo. Many different topical medications (applied to the skin) can add color to the skin.