If you are looking to determine whether your skin pigmentation loss was caused by Vitiligo, or if you are seeking treatment in Keys West and the surrounding areas of Florida, consider contacting the top dermatologists of keys West Dermatology today! Our staff can answer your questions and create a personalized treatment plan that caters to your needs. Dial (305) 296-3334 for our Islamorada office or our Keys West office today!

What is Vitiligo?

Vitiligo is a skin disease that results in a loss of skin pigmentation in patches of the skin. In people who do not suffer from vitiligo, the skin is lined with melanin–a part of your body that creates the color of your skin and hair. For these people, skin tone is generally even across the body. However, for those who suffer from vitiligo, the melanin is attacked by the immune system, causing them to malfunction or die in certain areas of the skin. This causes the difference in tone and appearance on those parts of the body where melanin is not functioning as it normally would.

Vitiligo, sometimes called generalized vitiligo, can affect any part of the body, including inside the mouth and affects people with every skin type. Those with naturally light skin may have less noticeable vitiligo than those with darker skin. While vitiligo is not a life-threatening disease, it can have significant effects on a person’s overall well-being, including lowering self-esteem or increasing stress levels.

What are the symptoms of vitiligo?

If you notice any of the below symptoms of vitiligo, reach out to one of our skin specialists at Keys Dermatology:

• Loss of skin color

• Patches of lighter skin

• Lighter skin inside your mouth

• Changes in eye color

What Treatment Options Are Available for Vitiligo?

There are numerous vitiligo treatments available at Keys Dermatology in Florida for those who are seeking more even skin tone. While these treatments have proven successful in patients, the exact results will vary from person to person. Some of the possible treatment options for vitiligo include:

• Prescription topical medications to control skin inflammation and help even out tone (especially if vitiligo is caught early on)

• Prescription ointments that can help restore pigment in the face and neck (especially for those with only small patches of lightened skin)

• Light therapy for vitiligo to return color to the lighter areas of skin affected by vitiligo

• Depigmentation for vitiligo, which may be able to gradually lighted other areas of the skin to match those affected by vitiligo (especially for those with widespread vitiligo)

• Surgical skin grafting to replace skin affected by vitiligo with small sections of normal skin from other areas of the body

• Vitiligo tattooing, also known as micropigmentation, can help even out skin tones by tattooing pigment into the skin

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If you are experiencing symptoms of vitiligo, visit Keys Dermatology. Our team of experienced, board-certified skin doctor and dermatologic surgeons who have been serving the Florida Keys community for over 25 years. Keys Dermatology offers vitiligo treatment and cares for every individual patient with a personal touch. Visit our warm and welcoming office today or schedule an appointment by calling (305) 296-3334 or fill out the form on this page.