New skin cream for vitiligo treatment causes controversy

A new skin cream treatment to treat vitiligo can be available at the UK National Health Service (NHS) if country's health experts approve it, according to a report.

The cream is known as ruxolitinib with the brand name of Opzelura. It has been dubbed as "miracle cream", as per the Evening Standard report.

Vitiligo is a condition that effects pigments.

Why is it controversial?

The cream has the ability to bring back the natural colour of the skin. It also helps remove whitened patches. This, if true, is unprecedented, as per the report.

Malayalam actress Mamta Mohandas diagnosed with vitiligo

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Malayalam actress Mamta Mohandas diagnosed with vitiligo

I’m losing color, says Mamta Mohandas

Mamta Mohandas, an actor, singer, and producer, has spoken up about being diagnosed with vitiligo, an autoimmune condition that results in areas of skin losing their colour or pigment.

Mamta shared that she is embracing the journey, & healing

Vitiligo

The condition known as vitiligo results in patches of skin losing its pigment. With time, the discoloured spots typically enlarge. Any portion of the body's skin might be impacted by the illness. The tongue and hair can both be impacted by it.

Cause

Melanin often controls the hue of skin and hair. Melanin-producing cells die or stop working, which causes vitiligo.

However, there has been controversy surrounding the cream. There were reports that the cream has detrimental side effects including hampering the user's immune system. The cream has allegedly cause body inflammation.

Now body-positivity movement supporters have rasied question over the usage of the cream. According to them, one should not be afraid of Vitiligo.

If it is approved the cream will be available only after doctor's advise.

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( Originally published on Mar 07, 2023 )

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New skin cream for vitiligo treatment causes controversy

The skin cream has been named as "miracle cream."

Why is it controversial?

Malayalam actress Mamta Mohandas diagnosed with vitiligo

Malayalam actress Mamta Mohandas diagnosed with vitiligo

I’m losing color, says Mamta Mohandas

Mamta shared that she is embracing the journey, & healing

Vitiligo

Cause

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