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Here is information about Leucoderma (white
patches on skin), its causes and symptoms.
Leucoderma Information
Leucoderma, or white skin, is the name given to a
skin disease, wherein there is a gradual loss of the pigment, melanin,
from the skin layers, resulting in the appearance of white patches.
Though the disease does not cause any organic harm, the patches surely
look ugly and upsetting. Known as vitiligo, leucoderma can affect people
of any age and sex and can be seen on any kind of skin. Contrary to the
popular belief, the disease is neither infectious nor contagious and is
not caused due to any germs or bad blood. If you want to know the causes
and symptoms of leucoderma, the following lines would come handy.
Causes Of Leucoderma
- Skin trauma
- Sunburn
- Mental worry or stress
- Heredity factors
- Physical illness
- Excessive thinking
- Chronic gastric problems
- Improper liver functions
- Worms/parasites in the digestive system
- Burns and injuries
- Impaired hepatic function
- Pressure from tight clothes
- Defective perspiratory mechanism
- Certain occupational hazards
Symptoms Of Leucoderma
- The whiteness starts as a small discolored white or pale brown
spot, which spreads and becomes whiter after a few days, finally
turning milky white in color
- Alopecia or loss of hair
- Premature graying of hair
- General weakness
- Sensitivity towards cold
- Hair on the affected area also become white
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