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my five year old son was just?

Diagnosed with videligo today. I was hoping someone on here has information either threw someone they know or has a child with it or has it them self. I'm just wondering will he be ok ? How bad will it get? The doctor is sending him for blood work so I'm kinda worried the doctor said there might be an underline cause for it . Please if anyone has any information that could help or information I could learn from please respond

Thanks

Update:

Vitiligo ? Idk how to spell it

Update 2:

I did of course she just said its uncommon in children but not unheard of and she dosent know how bad it will get. I am just hoping to get someone with personal experience so I have a better idea .

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  • 10 years ago
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    Videligo appears to occur when immune cells destroy the cells that produce brown pigment (melanocytes). This destruction is thought to be due to an autoimmune problem, but the cause is mostly unknown.

    Vitiligo is difficult to treat. Early treatment options include the following:

    >Phototherapy, a medical procedure in which your skin is carefully exposed to ultraviolet light. Phototherapy may be given alone, or after you take a drug that makes your skin sensitive to light. A dermatologist performs this treatment.

    >Medicines applied to the skin, such as:

    >Corticosteroid creams or ointments

    >Immunosuppressant creams or ointments, such as pimecrolimus (Elidel) and tacrolimus (Protopic)

    >Topical drugs such as methoxsalen (Oxsoralen)

    your doctor will give you other information as well as tips on how to help treat your son and keep him comfortable. this disease can occur at any age and since your son is so young, it will be easier to treat. don't get too worried, because when you show that, it'll make your son more worried! everything will be okay :)

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    The juice is making the blisters worse. The acid in juice will only inflame them more. Also, I had a friend that found out he was allergic to vitamin C in large quantities. Also, if you say no more juice, he might try some water instead. I hope he feels better. Good luck.

  • 10 years ago

    Why didn't you ask the pediatrician this question? That's your best resource!

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    read about it here

    http://32freebeautysampls.notlong.com/

    open the second and fifth pink link

    there for detail info

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