Vitiligo Specialists Monroeville PA

Find Vitiligo Specialists in Monroeville, PA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Monroeville, PA.

Local Businesses

Johns, Frances – Premier Plastic Surgery Pc

(412) 372-4575
1 Monroeville Mall # 100
Monroeville, PA 15146


Carol K Roper

(412) 372-2277
2790 Mosside Blvd – Ste 105
Monroeville, PA 15146


Premier Plastic Surgery Pc

(412) 372-4575
1 Monroeville Mall # 100
Monroeville, PA 15146


Cohen Larry K

(412) 372-2770
339 Old Haymaker Rd, Ste 3
Monroeville, PA 15146


Goldberg, Lisa – Allegheny Dermatology Association

(412) 372-2770
339 Old Haymaker Rd, #201
Monroeville, PA 15146


Jeffrey G Weaver

(412) 372-2277
2790 Mosside Blvd – Suite 105
Monroeville, PA 15146


Tri-County Outpatient Surgical

(412) 374-9911
2580 Haymaker Rd Ste 304
Monroeville, PA 15146


Lisa Ann Goldberg

412-372-2770
2571 Mosside Blvd Ste 1
Monroeville, PA 15146


Sharma, Usha – Sharma Usha

(412) 856-1433
2580 Haymaker Rd # 304
Monroeville, PA 15146


Goldberg Lisa

(412) 372-2770
2571 Mosside Blvd
Monroeville, PA 15146


Larry Kenneth Cohen

412-372-2770
2571 Mosside Blvd Ste 1
Monroeville, PA 15146


Jeffrey G Weaver, Do

412-372-2277
2790 Mosside Blvd
Monroeville, PA 15146


Goldberg, Lisa

412-372-2770
339 Old Haymaker Rd Ste 201
Monroeville, PA 15146


Sharma Usha

(412) 856-1433
2580 Haymaker Rd Ste 304
Monroeville, PA 15146


Lisa Goldberg

(412) 372-2770
339 Old Haymaker Suite 201 – Parkway Building
Monroeville, PA 15146


Weaver, Jeffrey G Do – Pittsburgh Dermatology Skin

(412) 372-2277
2790 Mosside Blvd, #105
Monroeville, PA 15146


Ambulatory Surgery Center

(412) 858-2602
2570 Haymaker Rd
Monroeville, PA 15146


Vitiligo Specialists FAQ in Monroeville, PA

Why is my vitiligo suddenly spreading?

The most common cause of Vitiligo spread is considered excessive consumption of Vitamin C through food or juice. Vitamin C accelerates the spread of discolored/ white patches. Sour food like Amla, curd, yeasted or fermented food has a high proportion of Vitamin C.

Is every white patch is vitiligo?

If the spots are not truly white, but hypopigmented and not depigmented (they don’t enhance by Wood’s lamp), then they are NOT vitiligo and could be any number of different diseases and conditions.

Can vitiligo cause other problems?

If you see white patches and spots on your skin, it’s important to find out if you have vitiligo. This disease increases the risk of having some other autoimmune diseases like thyroid disease and alopecia areata. Some people develop hearing loss or a problem with their vision.

What foods to avoid if you have vitiligo?

alcohol. blueberries. citrus. coffee. curds. fish. fruit juice. gooseberries.

What is the newest treatment for vitiligo?

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that leads to the loss of skin pigmentation. A recent study shows a medicated cream called ruxolitinib is extremely effective in about one-third of patients.

Does sugar increase vitiligo?

Sugar is another ingredient that promotes inflammation. Too much sugar in the system may trigger a severe autoimmune response, which may worsen vitiligo symptoms.

What helps vitiligo naturally?

vitamin B-12, or folic acid. vitamin C. vitamin D. beta carotene. ginkgo biloba. amino acids. enzymes.

How do you know if vitiligo is active?

Reported clinical signs in relation to active vitiligo were as follows: Koebner’s phenomenon, confetti-like depigmentations, tri- and hypochromic lesions (including poorly defined borders), inflammatory borders/areas, itch and leukotrichia.

At what age does vitiligo start?

Anyone can get vitiligo, and it can develop at any age. However, for many people with vitiligo, the white patches begin to appear before age 20, and can start in early childhood.

Can vitiligo become cancerous?

There’s a growing body of scientific research that suggests there’s really no significant increased risk of melanoma or nonmelanoma skin cancers in skin affected by vitiligo or in the rest of the skin, even if someone has had ultraviolet light therapy.