Diagnosis of Vitiligo
The look of Vitiligo is typical enough to diagnose it on the first look. In addition, your medical and family history will enable your physician to make sure of his diagnosis. However, certain tests may be conducted to confirm the condition as well as to ascertain the cause if possible:
Biopsy of the affected area can confirm the diagnosis of Vitiligo
Blood tests may be done:
• To check the thyroid functions
• To look for the presence of anti-nuclear antibodies (that would point towards auto-immune cause)
• To rule out pernicious anemias
Examination of the spots under Wood's lamp can be used to diagnose and evaluate Vitiligo especially when the changes are not appreciated with the naked eye.
At Harmony Homoeopathy, we scientifically evaluate each case of Vitiligo with Wood's lamp and effectively use it for the following:
To accurately diagnose Vitiligo
To rule out fungal infections
To measure extent of the disease
To detect early changes that are not visible to naked eyes
To monitor response to treatment