Leucoderma

DEFINITION OF LEUCODERMA

Leucoderma is the gradual loss of skin pigment, called melanin, from layers of the skin. White patches occur all over the body including face, scalp and genitals.

CAUSES OF LEUCODERMA

• Even though the exact causative factor of Leucoderma is not known, the following could be one of the factors: Excessive stress or worry
• Chronic gastric problems or improper liver functions
• xcessive consumption of opposite food items (e.g. milk and fish together) Worms/parasites in the digestive system
• Burns and injuries
• Heredity problem
• White patches (de-pigmentation) on skin, hands, feet, face, lips, etc. Initially small white spots appear, and gradually develop into white patches.
• Premature graying of scalp hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, and beard

According to Ayurveda, Leucoderma is caused due to the aggravation of Pitta Dosha. Pitta is an Ayurvedic humor which symbolizes heat or fire, and is manifested in the skin. Aggravated Pitta leads to accumulation of ama (toxins) in deep layers of the skin, leading to the condition of Leucoderma.