Psychosocial Problems Associated with Vitiligo

Abstract

itiligo is a chronic skin condition characterized by portions of the skin losing their pigments. It occurs when skin pigments cells die or are unable to function. Aside from cases of contact with certain chemicals, the cause of vitiligo is unknown. Vitiligo may arise from autoimmune, genetic, oxidative stress, neural, or viral causes. The Body Image (BI) is a concept which implies an individual’s subjective perception created by his or her lifelong changing thoughts about his or her own body. Self-Esteem (SE) can be considered as the individual’s perception of self as being valuable, sufficient, diligent, effective and successful. The majority of published studies indicate that vitiligo has an effect on psychological and social status of vitilgo people. Aim of the study The aim of this study is to assess the psychosocial problems associated with vitiligo. Research question: What is the psychosocial problem associated with vitiligo? Subjects and methods: