How to Cure a Skin Disease: Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a long-term condition that causes pale, white patches to develop on the skin due to lack of a chemical called melanin. It can affect any area of the skin, but most commonly occurs on skin exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck and hands (NHS Choices). This book is a concise guide to the treatment of vitiligo, with emphasis on the Modified Oral Mini-pulse regimen developed by the author. Beginning with an overview of the condition and general principles for treating skin diseases, the following chapters discuss treatment protocols for vitiligo, mistakes commonly made by clinicians, and also offers case histories. Key points * Concise guide to the treatment of vitiligo * Emphasis on Modified Oral Mini-pulse regimen developed by the author * Presents various case histories * Includes nearly 70 clinical photographs and tables