Help I am losing the pigment in my skin. What could be the cause?
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If it's two patches on the neck near the ears, and looks like a spray pattern, then it's your cologne that's causing a chemical change in your skin tone. The cologne reacts with sunlight to cause whitish patches.
If it's not a chemical reason then it's vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment from areas of skin resulting in irregular white patches with normal skin texture.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Vitiligo appears to be an acquired condition and may appear at any age. There is an increased incidence in some families. Vitiligo is more noticeable in darker skinned people because of the contrast.
The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but autoimmunity may be a factor. This condition affects about 1% of the U.S. population.
Lesions appear as flat depigmented areas with a darker boarder. The edges are sharply defined but irregular. Frequently affected areas are the face, elbows and knees, hands and feet, and genitalia.
Symptoms
Family history of vitiligo
Sudden or gradual onset of flat normally textured areas of skin with complete pigment loss
Signs and tests Return to top
Examination is usually sufficient to confirm the diagnosis. In some cases, a skin biopsy may be needed to rule out other causes of pigment loss.
Treatment
Vitiligo is difficult to treat. Early treatment options include the following:
Exposure to intense ultraviolet light, such as narrow-band UVB therapy
Oral medications, such as Trisoralen (trimethylpsoralen)
Topical medications
Repigmenting agents such as Oxsoralen (methoxsalen)
Immunosuppressants such as Elidel (pimecrolimus) and Protopic (tacrolimus)
Corticosteroid creams
Skin may be grafted, or removed from normal areas and placed into areas of pigment loss. In the future, skin pigment cells may be grown in the laboratory and used to treat areas of vitiligo.
Support Groups
VitiligoSupport.com, www.vitiligosupport.com
American Vitiligo Research Foundation,www.avrf.org
National Vitiligo Foundation, www.nvfi.org
Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
The course of vitiligo varies. Some areas may repigment, but other new areas may appear. Depigmentation may be progressive.
Complications
Depigmented areas are more likely to sunburn or develop certain skin cancers. Vitiligo is associated with three systemic diseases: 1) pernicious anemia, 2) hyperthyroidism, and 3) Addison's disease.
Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop areas of skin that lose their coloring.
Update Date: 7/2/2004
i am worried about my husband, he has been vomiting and his eyes and face are reddish purple.?
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Maybe you should go to the doctor if you think that's a problem.you might be lacking vitamin d.
you can try drinking some milk or simply getting out in the sun more often.
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I have Lupus. 1 of the symptoms of this illness is a severe allergy of the sun which causes me to lose my pigmentation. It could be a symptom of a more serious problem. Go to your doctor. And start using sun protection ALL the time. A great one is called "Baby Blanket" it has a SPF of 40+ (I get it at Walmart cheap)Take care of yourself, Pandora
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