Psychosocial Aspects of Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a skin disease caused by various factors with an etiology that is poorly understood. In current scenario it is not an uncommon disease as it has a history of more than 3000 years but it is often confused with leprosy. This disease effect people physically, socially, psychologically and occupationally. But with proper awareness about this disease people can easily cope up with its various effects. Doctors and mental health professionals with proper education about disease help patient in not only recovering with the disease but also in stabilizing the psychosocial effects of vitiligo. Proper support of family and friends and mental support from doctor make patients lead a normal life. Suffering caused by vitiligo can be treated by a proactive approach. Hence proper knowledge about the disease, proper treatment by doctor, proper counseling from mental health professional and proper support of family and friends can help patient in coping the psychosocial effects of vitiligo.