Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment. The patches of skin affected become white and usually have sharp margins.The hair from the skin may also become white. Inside the mouth and nose may also be involved. Typically both sides of the body are affected. Often the patches begin on areas of skin that are exposed to the sun. It is more noticeable in people with dark skin.
Vitiligo surgery takes place in ksc either in form of permanent skin color tattoo if the vitiligo patches are not growing or in the form of skin grafts Skin Grafting involves transplantation of skin
A thin layer of skin from a donor area is removed and placed on the dermabraded area which is receiver of the graft surgery is done under General anaesthesia and hospitilisation with regular dressing till the graft takes up and healing occurs is required.Kakinada skin centre is facilitated with latest operation theatre and inpatient facility for skin surgeries
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