What are some pigment disorders?
Pigmentation: Abnormal Pigmentation. Birthmarks and other pigmentation disorders affect many people. Some of the most common are pigmented birthmarks, macular stains, hemangiomas, port wine stains, while disorders include albinism, melasma, vitiligo and pigmentation loss due to skin damage.
What pigments determine skin color?
Skin color is determined mainly by the amount and distribution of melanin, a pigmented polymer produced by melanocytes. Hyperpigmentation is almost always the result of either production of too much melanin or abnormal distribution of pigment, although heavy metals or drug metabolites can change skin color.
What causes hypopigmentation on black skin?
The condition most commonly develops as a result of injury or trauma to the skin. Blisters, burns, and infections can all damage the skin and lead to hypopigmentation. Cosmetic skin treatments, such as chemical and laser peels, may also cause hypopigmentation if the procedure is done incorrectly.
What food causes pigmentation?
Your diet. A lack of folic acid can lead to hyperpigmentation. Whole grains, nuts, and green leafy vegetables are high in folic acid.
What causes skin pigmentation disorders?
There are different causes for specific skin pigmentation disorders. For instance, hyperpigmentation is commonly caused by prolonged sun exposure. The other common causes of skin pigmentation disorders are injury, too much heat exposure, medical conditions and intake of certain medications.
Can vitiligo kill you?
Vitiligo can’t kill. It doesn’t cause physical pain or hurt the person who has it (other than emotional stress due to coping with its appearance). I’ve heard that thyroid problems are common in people with vitiligo. For more about that, there’s tons of info. under the FAQ section of this site.
What is the disease where skin loses pigment?
Vitiligo Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its pigment cells (melanocytes). This can result in discolored patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair, retina and mucous membranes.
Can vitiligo go away?
No, Vitiligo can’t go away by itself. Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder. The main reason for this disorder is affecting the melanocytes. These white patches are due to the de-pigmentation of melanin. Still, now there’s no exact treatment to cure vitiligo.