Vitiligo Specialists Whittier CA

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

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Zimmerman, Murray C – Zimmerman Murray C

(562) 698-9951
13202 Hadley St, #A
Whittier, CA 90601


King, Don

562-698-9887
7947 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602


Bloom Medical Aesthetic Medicine

(562) 945-0252
9200 Colima Rd, #207
Whittier, CA 90605


Whittier Dermatologist Dr Douglas Blose

(562) 923-6450
16262 Whittier Blvd, Ste 21
Whittier, CA 90603


King, Don F – Preferred Dermatology Med Corporation

(562) 698-9587
7947 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602


Valadez, Betty – Fl Harcourt Incorporated

(562) 945-2301
7921 Painter Ave, #2
Whittier, CA 90602


Ear Nose Throat

(562) 789-8223
O Box 1939
Whittier, CA 90605


Murray C Zimmerman

562-698-9951
13202 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601


Yun, Jasmine – Preferred Dermatology Med Corporation

(562) 698-9587
7947 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602


Gene Lin

562-696-1159
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 220
Whittier, CA 90603


Don King

562-698-9587
7947 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602


Don F King

(562) 698-9587
7947 S Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602


Anew Anti-Aging Cosmetic Med

(562) 906-9700
15022 Mulberry Dr, #B
Whittier, CA 90604


Alexander Sinclair Inc

(562) 907-5539
919 San Ramon Valley Boulevard Suite 255
Whittier, CA 90602


John Anthony Britto

562-945-2618
7957 Painter Ave Ste 202
Whittier, CA 90602


Adalberto Agustin Muller

410-328-6040

Whittier, CA 90601


Bach Le Dds

(562) 947-8611
16157 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90603


Gideon Kwok

6501 Green Leaf Ave
Whittier, CA 90601


Let’S Face It

562- 693-2996
13102-A Philadelphia St
Whittier, CA 90601


John Anthony Britto

(562) 945-2618
7957 S Painter Ave – 202
Whittier, CA 90602


Vitiligo Specialists FAQ in Whittier, CA

Which soap is best for vitiligo?

Soap Opera: Use a mild preferably glycerin based soap for bathing.

Does vitiligo mean weak immune system?

Vitiligo is generally considered to be an autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and organs. In people with vitiligo the immune system appears to attack the pigment cells (melanocytes) in the skin .

Does vitiligo affect brain?

The patients with vitiligo demonstrated significantly higher anxiety and depression scores (all P < 0.05). The serum level of BDNF was significantly lower in vitiligo patients as compared with the healthy controls (2.60 (1.88–3.01) vs. 3.23 (2.52–4.33); P < 0.001).

Is vitiligo 100 percent curable?

There’s no cure for vitiligo, but treatment is available to help you feel more comfortable.

Which cream is best for vitiligo?

Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream is the first FDA-approved treatment for vitiligo that re-pigments skin. People 12 years of age and older can use it twice a day. Vitamin D3 analogs, like calcipotriene 0.005% cream (Dovonex), regulate skin cell production and proliferation.

Are you born with vitiligo?

Vitiligo usually manifests in the second or third decade of life and is believed to be an acquired condition, though a positive family history is present in 30 to 40 percent of cases. Congenital vitiligo and presentation at birth is a very rare entity, but cases in infancy have been reported.

Where does vitiligo usually start?

Vitiligo signs include: Patchy loss of skin color, which usually first appears on the hands, face, and areas around body openings and the genitals. Premature whitening or graying of the hair on your scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard.

Who gets vitiligo the most?

Addison’s disease. Pernicious anemia. Psoriasis. Rheumatoid arthritis. Systemic lupus erythematosus. Thyroid disease. Type 1 diabetes.

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.

Does low iron cause vitiligo?

(2014) found a statistically higher prevalence of anemia among vitiligo patients (20%) as compared to control (3%). Interestingly, vitiligo patients in our study were 2.4 times more likely to have microcytic anemia with a significantly lower mean MCV value when compared to controls.

Does vitiligo get worse as you age?

Like many skin conditions, it is not possible to predict in each individual when the vitiligo will eventually stop occurring. Without treatment most people with vitiligo will continue to notice their condition getting worse over several years.