What is vitiligo?

What is vitiligo?

In this video, Dr. J S Pasricha, Retired Professor, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, AIIMS, New Delhi will discuss about vitiligo. Vitiligo is commonly known as leucoderma or white spots. It is not a serious disease as it doesn’t affect the health of the person but it is more of a cosmetic problem. Dr. Pasricha will explain the different types of treatment to regain pigmentation on white patches. There is no treatment available to stop the activity of the disease.

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Dr. J S Pasricha

He is a retired HOD of Dermatologist from AIIMS. Dr. J S Pasricha has completed MBBS from Punjab University, Chandigarh in 1961, MD - Dermatology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1964 and PhD - Dermatology & Venereology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1968. A member of Medical Council of India (MCI).

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