Vitiligo

Vitiligo (വെള്ളപ്പാണ്ട്) is a long-term skin condition characterized by the patches of the skin losing their pigment, resulting in milky-white areas. This happens when the melanocytes—the cells responsible for producing skin color—are destroyed by the body’s own immune system. While it is completely non-contagious and does not cause any physical harm or pain, vitiligo is often surrounded by deep-rooted social stigmas and misconceptions. Understanding that it is purely a dermatological condition, and not a curse or a contagious disease, is the first step toward building an empathetic and aware society.

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