Vitiligo in some cases
Vitiligo isn't the most deadly thing that you can come down
with, like other diseases though you don't want to get it.
Vitiligo is the loss of skin pigmentation in patches. This
disease and several others are as a result of an auto-immune
attack, which actually occurs by your own body's immune system,
specifically on skin melanocytes.
Vitiligo most oftenly occurs late in adulthood. The early
patches that will begin to appear on skin, may continue to grow,
or may remain constant in size. Often times these patches will
be irritated due to their location. A simple example of this, is
on your feet and ankles, where the patches are constantly in
contact, with shoes, socks, sandals, etc. Often times Vitiligo
will first occur as a result of stress that hits the immune
system, which makes the body react in a funny way and start to
eliminate skin pigment.
Unlike most diseases, Vitiligo, is not a medical problem. In can
and does in most situations cause a mental problem, as socially
it is different from the norm. The only real and thing that
people affected with the disease have to be careful of is to
protect themselves from the sun, and other uv lights. This is
required because skin pigmentation acts the barrier for our
body, to protect against the sun. Without this 'layer', you can
only burn, never tan.
The severity of the noticeability of the patches is different
among all people, and varies greatly with the natural skin color
of your body. For example if naturally your sking color is quite
dark, light patches are going to be much more noticeable then if
your skin is a light shade to begin with.
As always it is recommended to visit a physician immediately if
you suspect that you have Vitiligo. This can save you from
burns, and help to protect your body, from skin damage,etc.