It is believed that the word "vitiligo" comes from Latin. The first part of the word, "viti" is from the Latin word "vitium" meaning a mark or blemish. The suffix, "ligo" is a common Latin ending meaning to bind or cause.

Many people pronounce this word incorrectly the first time they see it. But to hear it correctly, say the words "Little I Go." Then replace the first "L" with a "V" - giving you "Vittle I Go." Run the words together and you have the correct pronunciation.

The beginning of Vitiligo and the severity of pigment loss differs with each patient. Light skinned people usually notice the pigment loss during the summer as the contrast between the vitiliginous skin and the suntanned skin becomes distinct. People with dark skin may observe the onset of Vitiligo at any time. Individuals who have severe cases will lose pigment over their entire body surface.

Vitiligo appears as uneven white patches on the skin, that may vary from lighter tan to complete absence of pigment. Many people develop vitiligo bilaterally, in other words, if it appears on one elbow, it often appears on the other elbow. Researchers do not completely understand why this is. Others develop what is known as segmental vitiligo, where the patches develop in only one area or on only one side of the body.

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Results from the treatments available vary by person. Some people will see results from treatment within 3 to 6 months. Others may not see results for 8 months. With immunomodulators, some people are reporting some repigmentation with 4 to 8 weeks. For others it is taking longer. The rule of thumb, is that you will need to allow at least 3 to 6 months before you begin to see results from ANY treatment.

The word Wuksachi comes from the name Waksachi, who were a division of the Western Mono Tribe (a.k.a. Monache) who lived at the Limekiln and Eshom Creeks and the North Fork of the Kaweah River.

Though it's not certain, the commonly held belief is that the word comes from the name of Sequoyah (born approx. 1760 - died approx. 1843), a former blacksmith and silversmith, who created the Cherokee alphabet around 1809 and was hailed a genius.

The word phosphene comes from the greek words "phos", light, and "phainen" which means "to appear", and also "to shine". The word "phene" was created in 1834 in the vocabulary of chemistry, to name the nucleus of benzene. The same root is used to name its derivatives, "phenol" being the most important one. It was called this way because it also shines. In 1838, the same root was used again.

Unfortunately there is no undisputed answer to this question. There are different attempts for explanation: Joseph Strutt 1) and Bishop Kennet state that the word backgammon is derived from the old-Anglo-Saxon words bac (nowadays back) and gamen (nowadays game), indicating that at least one of the players is likely to be hit during the match and the checkers to be sent back.

It was coined by a South Carolina newspaper reporter in 2004 to describe a way of thinking and living.

The word "cryptography" is taken from the Greek word "kryptos" meaning hidden and graphein meaning writing. Cryptography is the science of hidden writing or more accurately the study of encrypting or encyphering messages so that their content is obscured until they are decrypted or decyphered. Typically, the encryption process uses a key or password, the encryption key, and the message can only be decrypted if the correct decryption key is given.

Beer, the same as the world cereal, comes from Ceres, the Roman Agriculture Goddess. Beer comes from Ceres-Vis, out of Ceres, since that the beverage is the product of the wheat, barley and oat's fermentation.

The bayonet was first used by the French Army in 1647. It was named after Bayonne, a town in Southern France. The bayonet was then a spear-like blade attached to a long conical piece of steel inserted directly into the muzzle of a musket. It was called a plug bayonet, because no shot could be fired until it was removed.

The Powwow is a Native American meeting tradition, sometimes involving competitive dance. The word has taken on the general meaning of a social meeting where tasks get accomplished. Powwows have been viewed by some as a unifying force, since they are a common cultural element across otherwise diverse tribes.

The precise answer at this time is no. Vitiligo is probably caused by a variety of factors interacting in specific ways. Research has advanced the understanding of the physical and psychosocial aspects of Vitiligo, but the cause and cure for this disease are unknown. [top of page]

Vitiligo is a relatively common skin disorder, in which white spots or patches appear on the skin. These spots are caused by destruction or weakening of the pigment cells in those areas, resulting in the pigment being destroyed or no longer produced. Many doctors and researchers believe that vitiligo is an autoimmune-related disorder. Although researchers are not exactly sure what causes the autoimmune response, more is being learned every year.

Vitiligo affects at least 1% of the population. About half of the people who develop this skin disorder experience some pigment loss before the age of 20, and about one third of all Vitiligo patients say that other family members also have this condition.

The precise cause of Vitiligo is not known. A combination of genetic, immunologic and neurogenic factors is of major importance in most cases. Many people report pigment loss shortly after a severe sunburn. Others relate the onset of Vitiligo to emotional trauma associated with an accident, death in the family, divorce, etc. Early graying of hair is part of Vitiligo. Patients with Vitiligo appear to have normal pigment cells.

Even though treatment of Vitiligo is not completely satisfactory, there are two basic methods: to try to restore the normal pigment (repigment), or to try to destroy the remaining pigment cells (depigment). [top of page]

Research on pigment cells as related to Vitiligo has increased greatly in the past ten years. Attempts to stop Vitiligo by the use of hydrocortisone compounds applied to the skin appear promising. Melanocyte transplants, where the dermatologist takes pigment cells from an unexposed normally pigmented patch of skin, grows them in culture to large numbers, and returns them into a white patch, is also promising. [top of page] Yes, there is much concern for the patient with Vitiligo.

People who develop vitiligo usually first notice white patches or spots (depigmentation) on their skin. The skin remains of normal texture, though some people experience itching in areas where depigmentation is occurring. The white patches are more obvious in sun-exposed areas, including the hands, feet, arms, legs face, and lips. Other common areas for white patches to appear are the armpits and groin and around the mouth, eyes, nostrils, navel, and genitals.

Some people develop vitiligo only in one or a few limited areas of their body. This is called segmental vitiligo. People with vitiligo can have a combination of segmental and generalized vitiligo.

Most people find that their vitiligo develops in a generalized way, most often with bilateral characteristics, meaning that if a vitiligo patch appears on one elbow, it often appears on the other elbow about the same time.

Vitiligo is NOT contagious. If it were, many more people in the world, including doctors who treat vitiligo and family members of those with vitiligo, would have the condition. There are many theories about what causes vitiligo, but many experts believe, and data supports the theory, that one must be genetically susceptible, in order to develop vitiligo.

There are many theories about what causes vitiligo, and no one is positively certain. However, many doctors and researchers believe that a genetic predisposition or susceptibility to vitiligo exists in most people who develop vitiligo.