#Skin Conditions to Pigment Disorders

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Understanding Different Types of Pigmentation Disorders & Their Treatments

The colour of human skin is determined by a brown pigment called melanin. The amount of melanin present in the skin decides its pigmentation or colour. Individuals with pale skin have very little melanin, while those with darker complexions produce more. Skin pigmentation diseases can change the colour of the skin. In some cases, melanocytes, the cells that create melanin, are destroyed, reducing melanin synthesis. Some pigmentation conditions affect the whole body, while others only affect specific skin areas. Consulting a skin specialist or dermatologist for effective pigmentation treatment in Delhi is essential for those facing pigmentation issues. This article will discuss different types of pigmentation disorders, helping you understand the causes and the best treatment options available. 

Pigmentation Disorders

Skin pigmentation problems can be localized or widespread, and the skin changes they induce are classified as depigmentation, hypopigmentation, or hyperpigmentation.

Depigmentation occurs when the pigment is lost, causing the skin's natural colour to fade. Pigment loss can be partial, complete, transient, or permanent.

Hypopigmentation occurs when the cells produce insufficient melanin, causing the skin to appear lighter than normal. Apart from primary pigmentation disorders, hypopigmentation can also be caused by skin injuries such as burns, ulcers, chemical exposure, or infection.

Hyperpigmentation occurs when melanocytes produce excessive amounts of melanin, causing the skin to appear darker than normal. Other pigmented substances, medicines, or sun exposure can also cause it.

How Do Pigment Problems Affect Everyday Life?

Living with a pigmentation condition can take an emotional toll. Societal beauty expectations, often unrealistic, heighten feelings of self-consciousness and inadequacy, pushing people to hide or withdraw from social engagements. A skilled dermatologist understands the psychological burden that pigmentation disorders impose and strives to provide compassionate care that addresses both physical and emotional aspects.

Skin Conditions Related to Pigment Disorders

Albinism is a rare hereditary condition that causes partial or complete melanin loss in the skin. Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by pale skin, white hair, and pink eyes. Most individuals with albinism are sensitive to sunlight, have visual problems, and are at great risk of developing skin cancers.

Melasma is characterized by symmetrical dark brown patches of melanin on the face. Hormonal changes and oral contraceptives are the primary causes of this illness. Melasma that develops during pregnancy is known as the mask of pregnancy.

Acanthosis Nigricans is a disorder that causes dark, velvety colouring in the folds and wrinkles of the body. The damaged portions of the skin may also thicken. Acanthosis nigricans typically affect the body parts, including the armpits, groin and neck area. 

Incontinentia Pigmenti is an inherited skin pigmentation condition characterized by skeletal system abnormalities, teeth, central nervous system, and eyes. It is caused by a genetic mutation that is associated with neurocutaneous diseases.

Vitiligo is a skin condition caused by the loss of melanocytes that results in smooth, white patches. The white spots are extremely sensitive to sunlight exposure.

Lentigines, commonly known as liver spots, are flat, benign lesions that form on sun-exposed areas of the body. The dark-coloured lesions are uneven in shape and result from a high concentration of melanocytes in the superficial skin layers. These lesions are more common among middle-aged and older people. This condition most usually affects the face and backs of the hands.

Effective Treatments for Pigmentation 

The most recommended pigmentation treatments in Delhi include:

Topical Products: Skin-lightening creams with substances such as kojic acid, hydroquinone, Vitamin C, or retinoid can help balance out skin tone.

Chemical Peels: This cosmetic procedure involves applying an acid solution to pigmented skin. This removes the pigmented layers and promotes new skin cell growth, thereby treating pigmentation irregularities.

Light or Laser Therapy: Both intense pulsed light and laser light act to precisely remove the excessive melanin in the skin. This process uses thermal energy, reducing pigmentation and stimulating skin rejuvenation with fresh collagen production and new skin cell growth.

Microdermabrasion is a procedure that resurfaces the superficially pigmented skin surface with abrasive crystals or diamond-tipped handpieces.

Microneedling: This procedure uses small microneedles to produce micro-holes in the skin. This encourages collagen remodelling and minimizes the appearance of pigmented skin.

Cryotherapy: This therapy uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and remove pigmented cells, allowing new, healthier skin to grow.

Contact the Best Dermatologist in Delhi for Effective Pigmentation Treatment

Understanding the different types of pigmentation disorders is important for determining the most effective treatment option. Whether you are dealing with melasma, sunspots or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, advanced pigmentation treatments are available to restore skin’s natural tone and texture. If you are having pigmentation issues, you can visit Delhi Wellness Clinics. This top-notch skin facility offers advanced solutions tailored to your specific needs, guided by the expertise of the best dermatologist in Delhi. Those struggling with pigmentation issues can regain their confidence and achieve healthier, even-toned skin by consulting a skilled professional. Pay a visit now. 

Original Source:- https://www.apsense.com/article/841784-understanding-different-types-of-pigmentation-disorders-their-treatments.html

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Some Veterinary Vocabulary

for your next poem/story

Agouti - A mottled coat color in rodents, characterized by fur with bands of different colors.

Aplasia - Incomplete or incorrect development of a body part.

Chelonians - Tortoises and turtles.

Cherry eye - Swelling and inflammation of the third eyelid, especially in dogs.

Cytotoxic - Substance that is poisonous to cells.

Dewlap - Loose skin on the underside of an animal's neck; this is normal in many species.

Dysecdysis - Improper or incomplete shedding of the skin in reptiles.

Ecdysis - The act of molting, or shedding, an outer skin layer.

Fluorescein staining - A test that uses orange dye (fluorescein) and a specialized light to detect foreign bodies or scratches in the eye.

Fossorial species - An animal that is specially adapted for digging.

Guttural pouch - Areas of the eustachian tubes that form a bag or pouch, located under the base of the skull in horses.

Idiopathic - Used to describe a disorder or disease that has no apparent cause.

Lacrimal gland - The gland near the eye that produces tears.

Luxation - Dislocation.

Masking behavior - Behavior to hide injury or weakness, especially by prey animals.

Nest box - A man-made box provided for animals to nest in.

Nevus - A congenital pigmented area on the skin; sometimes called a birthmark.

Passerine - Describes the group of perching birds and songbirds such as jays, blackbirds, finches, warblers, and sparrows.

Skin tenting - Condition that occurs when a small section of skin is pinched away from the body does not snap back to its original position. It can be used to indicate the degree of dehydration of an animal.

Star-gazing - A sign of neurologic disease in which the neck is twisted backward and the animal appears to be looking up into the sky.

Torsion - The twisting of an organ.

Unthriftiness - Failure of a young animal to grow or gain weight at a normal rate in spite of an adequate diet and absence of obvious illness.

Vacuum activity - When an animal is highly motivated to perform an instinctive behavior but there is no available outlet, a vacuum activity may be exhibited (flank sucking, licking, etc). These activities have no apparent useful purpose.

Whelping - In dogs, the act of giving birth.

Window of susceptibility - A time period in the life of a young animal in which the maternal antibodies are too low to provide protection against a certain disease, but too high to allow a vaccine to work and produce immunity.

Sources: 1 2 3 ⚜ More: Word Lists ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

[vitiligo-is-not-a-trend]

Hello! I'm working on an OC that I would love to get an opinion on as I don't have vitiligo. The basic concept is she's a superhero with the power to become a living painting. She has albinism with her skin textured like a canvas, but I was thinking about giving her vitiligo where her markings would look vaguely similar in shape to splashes of paint. However, I'm worried that it would come off as being just for aesthetics. This also may be a silly question, but I'm not entirely sure if her having albinism and vitiligo would be possible? I've read that a person can have both, but when I try to look for examples of real people who have both I can't find any.

I would say it's extremely unrealistic, almost impossible, hence why you probably can't find any pictures.

Also please read the pinned post as I explain why making markings like that are harmful.

There's also the fact that both are de-pigmentation disorders so if someone WERE to somehow have both of those conditions there would virtually be no way of telling unless you are screening for every single genetic marker for vitiligo.

Also idk what ethnicity your character is but if they're a person of color you might want take a moment to think about the implications of giving them (or trying to give them) both vitiligo, albanism, oddly textured skin, and the ability to become not only something distinctly non-human but something that is primarily made for viewing pleasure as well.

[demonslayerunhinged]

Unhinged analysis

Kny myth - Sanemi is an albino

I think this myth was originally a headcanon, but I'm too lazy to look for the origin, so instead I'm going to dispel it using the power of facts and logic! wooooooooooo!

What's albinism?

According to Cleveland Clinic:

Albinism is a genetic disorder where you’re born with less melanin pigment than usual. Melanin is a chemical in your body that determines the color of your skin, hair and eyes. It’s also involved in optic nerve development, which means it helps your eyes function as they should. Most people with albinism have very pale skin, hair and eyes. The exact skin tone, hair color and eye color can vary from person to person. Most people with this condition also have vision problems ranging from mild to severe.

Signs and symptoms include:

pale skin

hair that is very light blonde, brown, or reddish

eyes that are pink, light blue, green, gray, or light brown

eyes that are sensitive to light

a “lazy eye”

back and forth movement of the eyes (called nystagmus)

vision problems

Albinos are relatively healthy, but they usually have issues with mainly their skin and their eyes. Because their skin produces little melanin, they have a higher risk of developing skin cancer. They also usually have problems with their vision, as albinism affects eye development.

Here's what Cleveland Clinic says about the eyes:

Many people have blue eyes (often very pale). Others have hazel or brown eyes. But albinism doesn’t just affect eye color. It also affects how your eyes develop and function.

People with albinism can experience a wide range of eye-related signs and symptoms, including:

Blurry or distorted vision.

Refractive errors.

Reduced depth perception.

Crossed eyes (strabismus).

Rapid eye movements (nystagmus).

Light sensitivity (photophobia).

They have to make continuous visits to the ophthalmologist (eye doctor) and they usually need to get special shades/glasses/contacts that'll protect their eyes from the sun.

So with this in mind,

Is Sanemi an albino?

No.

He doesn't have the physical characteristics as seen below:

And he doesn't have obvious vision problems or issues with his skin that would prevent him from performing his duties. Science aside, I know and have worked with many albinos in my lifetime and I know that if Sanemi were an albino his eyelashes would be white along with his hair, his eyes would be either gray or red not purple, his skin would be very pale, and he would have fucked up vision and light sensitivity.

In Conclusion,

[thimblings]

something a little different for a second!

i need to replay Dragon Age: Origins now that i've decided to make Emerson my Cousland/Warden (Emerson is my canon Commander Shepard, but now also my HoF uwu). BUT! as someone who has had vitiligo since i was 7-8 years old, i wanted to do an exploration of how it spread/progressed on Emerson, based on my own personal spots/progression lmao. both for reference, but also in case it's helpful for people who have OC's with vitiligo. and also add some personal anecdotes based off my own experience :) so! that's under the cut!

i love love love that more and more games are adding vitiligo to character customization. it's incredible to have gone from literally being the only person in my school/town/wider city area that i even SAW with vitiligo (outside of my aunt and uncles) as a kid, to seeing it represented in make-up ads, on game NPCs, and WILLINGLY put on people's OC's. it warms my heart a lot.

vitiligo and how it spreads/starts varies from person to person. so i'm only going to talk about ME specifically (and some anecdotes from my aunt and uncles).

for me, i lost pigment starting in places where i got scarred a lot - scraped knees eventually turned into loss of pigment on my knees, and a sunburn on my eyelid/under brow started the loss of pigment on my face.

so, in my experience, and based on my uncles, it started around areas that got scars or got a lot of wear and tear - so, elbows, knees, knuckles, around the nostrils and lips, etc.

for some people, it never spreads or spreads sporadically or very slowly. not in my case lmao. i'm about to turn 35, and as far as i can tell i don't have any pigment left in my skin haha. like, i PROBABLY DO but any spot that gets sunburned at this point pretty much seems to immediately lose pigment so i can't tan enough to actually see if i have pigment lmao.

loss of pigment in hair is much more common, i think, in Piebaldism - which only has an appearance similar to vitiligo, but is a different condition entirely (Piebaldism is present at birth, vitiligo is tied to auto-immune disorders and appears as a person ages). you CAN lose hair color with vitiligo. i personally still have black eyebrows and eyelashes, despite having it on my face, but i have a patch of white hair and white hair on my under arms and other areas.

with Emerson, i decided that the Blight would potentially accelerate the condition in some ways, so she would lose at least her head hair color (esp if we go with the super blighted HoF concept art haha). in Mass Effect, i imagine her condition never develops past the stage it's at in her twenties.

ANYWAY. i also have thoughts on how people with vitiligo or other skin conditions might be perceived in the world of Dragon Age, based off lol my experience of how i was treated growing up (which wasn't as bad as others, because i'm white so i just...stopped getting tan and it was less obvious - but i was really really tan as a kid haha). but! this is already long and that's more getting into the weeds of reconciling the differences in how people/races were treated in DA:O/DA2 vs DAtV haha so....

THERE YOU GO.

feel free to reach out and message if you have a character with vitiligo and want tips/advice or ideas :)

[good-old-gossip]

Lana al-Sharif was just eight years old when Israel’s war on Gaza began. Nineteen months later, the Palestinian girl is now known in her displacement camp as the “elderly child”.

With grey hair and white patches across her skin, Lana was diagnosed with vitiligo after suffering a severe panic attack triggered by an Israeli air strike on her neighbourhood in January 2024.

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or colour. “She was terrified and trembling.

It was a severe panic attack,” her father, Khalil al-Sharif, told Middle East Eye from the makeshift tent where the family now lives in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

“We took her to hospital and she stayed there for a full day. She was shaking throughout the night, even after the bombing had stopped,” he recalled.

“Two days after we returned home, two white spots appeared on her face.”

“The spots became more visible on her face, then spread across her entire body. Over the past six months, things have become very difficult, her hair has slowly started turning grey,” said her father, Khalil.

“We’ve been seeing doctors for over a year now. They had hoped the medication would help, but without proper treatment - and with the constant bombings that leave Lana trembling - her condition keeps deteriorating.”

According to Dr Muhammad Abu Salmiya, director of the al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City, at least 20,000 patients and wounded Palestinians are currently in need of treatment.

Of these, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that between 12,000 and 14,000 critically ill patients require evacuation for medical care outside Gaza. As of March 2025, at least 4,500 children in Gaza were reported to be in urgent need of medical evacuation abroad.

✍️: MEE/Maha Hussaini

[saanea]

Elsa and albinism

Summary:

My edit

Albinism

Testimonials

My theory

My edit

After seeing several edicts of the albino version of Elsa, I also wanted to do an edict of Elsa as a child, but it's not perfect. This person did it better than me.

Edits by diahanach ⤵

Albinism

Albinism is a rare, non-transmissible genetic disease that is inherited regardless of ethnicity. This rare genetic disorder affects pigmentation and is characterized by a deficit in melanin production. It can take several forms, depending on the genes responsible, with some forms affecting only the eyes and others affecting both eyes and skin. This genetic disease can result in a total absence of melanin pigment in the iris and integuments (epidermis, hair and body hair), despite the normal presence of pigment cells or melanocytes. Albinos are generally characterized by very light skin and hair.

However, albinism does not affect overall health, but they will need specific sun protection because their skin is sensitive to the sun and can develop skin cancer, and they also need eye care. There are several types of albinism, and the severity of the condition can vary according to the people affected. In terms of the color spectrum, they may have a full spectrum of colors, but on the other hand they may have certain visual peculiarities that affect their color perception and visual acuity.

In some countries, people with albinism suffer discrimination, poverty, stigmatization, violence and even death. In some countries, women who give birth to a child with albinism are repudiated by their husbands, and their children are abandoned or victims of infanticide.

Here are some links if you want to know more about albinism:

Testimonials

First testimonial: How Frozen's Elsa helped a little girl with albinism.

“Elsa from Frozen is recognisable the world over, but for one family she is more than just a Disney character. Canadian folklorist and journalist Emily Urquhart explains how the Queen of Arendelle became a positive role model for her daughter's albinism.”

“It is my daughter's first day at school and I nestle Sadie into line amongst her kindergarten classmates. Despite her many layers, strands of white hair poke out from beneath her hat and over the neck of her scarf. The little boy standing behind her leans in for a better look and shouts out "Hey, you have hair just like Elsa!"

For the uninitiated, Elsa, is the popular protagonist of the animated box office hit, Frozen. As a princess she is able to conjure up ice castles with her fingers and when her powers get out of control, locks herself away to protect her court. For my daughter, the comparison is positive.

Princess culture makes me cringe for all its misogynistic old-fashioned values, and yet, I'm alright with Elsa, who first appeared in 2013 when Sadie was three. Not because she's a strong female lead without a prince-driven narrative, but because she has white hair like my daughter.

The difference is, Elsa's hair is a manifestation of her icy prowess and Sadie has albinism - meaning she has little to no pigment in her hair, skin and eyes and wears glasses to correct what she can of her low vision.”

“The little boy who noticed my daughter's hair is just one of thousands of people who have remarked on her ivory locks. It began in the delivery room as half the hospital came to "see the white-haired baby" - only the janitor suggested she might have a genetic condition. On average we hear up to five comments a day - from "wow, her hair is really white" to "did you bleach her hair? or "are you Swedish?".

Now, I am so accustomed to hearing comments I barely register them, but then, as a new mother, those remarks emphasized my concerns for her future.

A few years later and strangers began likening Sadie to Elsa and it was as if this ubiquitous Disney character somehow normalised my daughter's difference.

For now, my daughter is a Frozen fan, so this works and gives people a positive hook to hang their comments on, although I do worry when Elsa is jettisoned in favour of other, new, characters.

Traditionally however, Hollywood has not been so kind. Characters who resembled people with albinism have been the villain, an evil other who is frightening and strange. Films like The Matrix Reloaded with Keanu Reeves and TV series Doctor Who have all used evil or strange "albino" tropes, but this is just one strand of mythology that surrounds this condition.

Sadie was born when I was studying for my PhD in folklore at Memorial University, Newfoundland and I found myself drifting away to research albinism and other cases of human differences in folklore.”

Source :

Second testimony: “I can't get her to be anything else”: Mother of a four-year-old girl with Albinism reveals how her daughter has found confidence again by dressing up as Elsa from Frozen.

● Hailey Brown was initially overwhelmed to discover her firstborn had Albinism

● She and daughter Arliyah were often approached by strangers touching her hair

● Things began to change when a child said the little girl looked like Princess Elsa

● Arliyah thinks she is Elsa and proudly shows her sister who also has Albinism

“A young girl with Albinism has found confidence in herself from an unexpected place - Disney's famous film, Frozen.

Four-year-old Arliyah Brown, from Queensland, had been the subject of stares and sometimes cruel questions before the film was released and another child pointed out she looked like Princess Elsa.

After watching the film, Arliyah now believes she is Elsa, and will take any opportunity to dress up as her possible.”

Source :

My theory

A few days ago I imagined and improvised a scenario based on these edicts, some theories about Elsa being albino and what I've learned about albinism. Without realizing it, I've sort of created my own theory about Elsa's albinism and I want to share it here.

Elsa hides her albinism as well as her powers all these years.

Ever since she was a child, Elsa has always known that she is albino, and the doctor and dermatologist regularly came to examine her to see if she had any other problems. In the 19th century, medicine wasn't as developed as it is today, so doctors did their best, but some patients were mistreated. The doctor who regularly came to examine Elsa gave little information to Agnarr and Iduna (the parents), and Elsa didn't know much about it either. One day, Agnarr and Iduna wanted to know more about albinism. The doctor didn't want to worry them, but they really wanted to know more for their eldest daughter. They were already aware that she could have skin and eyesight problems, Iduna often made her a cream that was both moisturizing and protective against the sun, and Elsa saw an ophthalmologist from time to time who recommended a pair of resting glasses with anti-reflective lenses just in case, but they knew nothing more.

I mentioned above, with the help of an article to which I've also provided a link, that albinos are discriminated against, abandoned by their parents and sometimes abducted from their families and killed. This is what the doctor explained to them in order to warn them and preserve the child. In those days people were quite religious, but some were quite superstitious and believed in prejudices, for example in some countries there were beliefs that people with albinism brought good luck, so sometimes they sold their hair or whatever, and in some countries albinism was considered to be something bad.

How did Elsa hide her albinism?

This idea didn't come from her (she was only about 8 years old) or her parents, it came from the doctor who recommended that they have the make-up artist from the castle come and put coloring henna on her eyelashes and eyebrows.

For those who don't know what henna is, here's a picture:

“Henna, known scientifically as Lawsonia inermis, is a flowering plant that has been used for centuries for its cosmetic, medicinal and cultural properties.”

Agnarr and Iduna had initially refused to color their eldest daughter's eyelashes and eyebrows, but the doctor insisted, so they desperately agreed. The henna can last 3 to 4 weeks before it fades and disappears. A few days later, I can imagine that the isolation had taken place and Anna didn't remember much except that she and Elsa were accomplices. Every 3 or 4 weeks for 13 years, the make-up artist applied henna to her eyes, and the ophthalmologist recommended that she wear colored contact lenses, which would turn her eyes an ordinary blue.

Have you noticed that Elsa often wears long sleeves?

After “Let it go”, although she now leaves her shoulders free, most of her outfits still have long sleeves, even in summer. The only time she wears a short-sleeved outfit is in Frozen fever for Anna's birthday. Anna also wears long-sleeved outfits most of the time, but less than Elsa, she has worn short sleeves at least 4 or 5 times, such as her children's pyjamas at the very beginning of Frozen 1 and 2, as well as the outfit where she sings “Do you want to build a snowman?” when she was still 5, her ball gown on Elsa's coronation day and her Birthday outfit in Frozen fever. It reminds me that Elsa has to keep her skin as safe as possible from the sun.

I'm going to leave it at that because I could go on with my theory that Elsa's real hair is curly and that she wears wigs that are 1 or 2 shades darker than her natural color, but I'd rather leave it at that for now because this article is already long and I'm too lazy to tackle the subject of wigs in this article. But I may do so in part 2, and I'll also talk about Anna and redhead genetics in another article.

❆

I really enjoyed writing this article and couldn't wait to share it here and I hope you've learned a few things too, I love tackling this kind of subject while staying in theme with the Frozen universe. ❄️

[bagofshinyrocks]

Face to Face

Prompt: Reader has vitiligo and is insecure about it. Ghost finds it attractive. [Requested by anonymous]

Featuring: Simon "Ghost" Riley x Male!Reader

Word Count: 1.2k

Warnings: insecurity about vitiligo; past teasing/bullying/disrespect/etc. regarding vitiligo; no reference to genitalia, but reader uses he/him pronouns; besides the skin condition, no reference to the reader's skin color; no smut, but nudity; two dudes who like dudes making jokes about dudes liking dudes

Note: Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder wherein patches of skin lose pigment. I totally recommend looking it up if you haven't heard of it.

A/N: Brain shit itself, but hopefully this is still enjoyable to y'all.

You could have kicked yourself. All the years of prods and nicknames (especially in the military), polite and impolite inquiries, stares. You had tried sunscreen, makeup, every medicine available to you either at home or in the clinics. Even did some research on phototherapy.

And you could have just worn a fucking balaclava like this bloke from ‘Manchesta’ (with quite the man-chest). No one even looked at him for very long. You figured wearing a goofy costume mask would get eternal ribbing, but no. None at all. Very relieving to you.

The next time you changed bases you started wearing something to hide your face. Balaclava, facial mask, sunglasses. If it was in regs, you wore it. And it felt a bit better. Not that you couldn’t go outside without something, but the looks or stares didn’t bother you.

You coulda kissed Ghost for having such a genius idea.

Then you actually got to know the bastard. God, he was scary. No wonder no one teased him.

You started working with Ghost on base a few weeks after first seeing him, and the two of you were actually on friendly terms. You were one of the few he seemed to like. If it was it a good thing or a bad thing, you weren’t quite sure yet. 

He would sit with you at meals where you got glimpses underneath that mask. Find you during training and start competitions. Playful nudges and shoves in the hall. Ribbing and teasing. It was really nice.

“Have I started a trend?” he teased, plucking at the cloth of his mask.

“You do realize its like ten degrees outside? Not interested in snot-sickles every time I sneeze.”

A rare chuckle. “Tha’s true. Snot-sickles are prob’ly not in the regs.”

“Definitely not. Distracting. Unprofessional.”

A gloved hand landed on your shoulder and gave you a good shake. “I bet you could pull it off though.”

“Oh, you betcha.”

It hadn’t even occurred to you that Ghost had yet to see your face. He’d seen your hands and forearms, and you figured that he knew what vitiligo was and that odds are it was on your face too. You appreciated the balance. He knew which mask jokes were funny and which were uncomfortable, and you two could shoot back and forth.

Finally, after some disgusting obstacle training, you were in the men’s room together, bitching and stripping in a wholly unsexy manner.

“Fuckin’ God,” you gagged, wringing out socks and shoving them in the laundry bag.

“I’d rather get shot in the arse than do that again.” The heavy thunk of boots on the tile. Then he braced himself on the counter and slipped out of his outermost pants. You whistled, and he told you to fuck off.

You went to the showers and decided it would be most efficient to rinse your clothes and gear at the same time as you washed yourself.

Your helmet, the various plastic pads on your joints and limbs, your vest. The slowest, muddiest strip tease. You’d rinse off your shirt a bit, ruck it off and wring it out like a towel and chuck it to the side. Then your pants, your undershirt. 

A quick glance behind you and you could see Ghost continuing to struggle with twigs and leaves stuck in the straps of his tactical vest.

You shucked off your undergarments and a good round of water and body wash got the mud, dirt, and sweat off. It had been a minute since you showered with someone else there in the group shower rather than the little cubbies. But Ghost wasn’t looking. You thought.

He had told himself that he was only staring at your naked ass and back because he was curious about your skin. He thought it was maybe burns or scarring, but it appeared all over your body. They didn’t look painful or raised. They were fascinating. Sexy.

His head snapped back to the front and he yanked off his vest. Was he being a creep? A sneaky glance back to you. You were none the wiser.

If he wasn’t staring at your vitiligo, did that mean he was staring at your ass? Nah, you were his mate. Wanting to touch your skin was because he wanted to see if the depigmented patches were raised, or felt different. He wanted to see if the same pigmentation was on your front. Symmetric or asymmetric. Not because he wanted to see anything in particular on the front of your body.

The water shut off and his head jerked away.

Whilst distracted, he had stripped down to his undershirt and boxers and rinsed off a bit in the sink. 

You wandered back over with a towel wrapped around you and another in your hand, drying your face and head.

“Mate, I had mud in places I didn’t even know I had.”

Ghost chuckled. “Wash behind your ears?”

You tilted your head and showed him. “Yep. With soap even.”

Finally, his eyes fixed on your face. You were in front of a mirror, but you were distracted with brushing your teeth and checking yourself for cuts and bruises. And he wasn’t being a creep. Right? Fuck, he felt like a freak.

To make himself feel better, he tugged off his balaclava and dropped it with the rest of his discarded clothes. A cursory scrub of his face in the sink.

Oh, good, he wasn’t being a freak. Because your eyes kept darting to his face.

“Alright, 50 minutes.” You patted the washing machine. “Time for a fat nap.”

Simon wrapped an arm around your neck and gave it a gentle squeeze. You grabbed at his bicep and turned to look at him. So close, his nose almost brushed the skin of your cheek.

“Harder, sir.”

He almost laughed but kept it in. A quick movement and you found yourself in the hallway as Simon dragged you backwards to his room.

“Shit, shit, shit.”

You went limp and he finally laughed. 

“That won’t save you, pretty boy.”

Goosebumps. A warm rush of blood under the skin of your face. A funny feeling in your stomach. The hair on the back of your neck stood up. You were not excited to decode why you had that reaction to those words.

The officer’s quarters were nicer than the regular ones, with a private room. Small, but private. So (what felt like) a few seconds later you were in Simon’s room. On his bed. On top of the sheets, but still on the bed.

Then he crammed in next to you.

“It’s fine if it’s back to back,” he teased, pressing up against you and ‘got comfortable’, meaning he was rocking around and bumping into you on purpose.

“Yeah, sure. You like having your ass against my ass L.T.?”

“Fuck we supposed to do? Lay dick to dick? Snuggle arse to dick?”

“I’m wearing socks, L.T.” You flipped around and settled your hands over his shoulder blades. “Want a… back rub, sir?”, you said as sensually as you could while trying not to laugh.

Simon craned his neck. “You will turn back around and make our arses kiss or I’m going to break your arms.”

The bed shook with your laughter.

“We have 47 minutes to nap. Hop to.”

“Yes, sir.”

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[heckcareoxytwit]

Kamala Khan is walking out of the university where she sees an innocent student attacked by a pair of bigots. As Kamala threatens to record the attack on film; the bigots run off, calling her a "Mutant Lover". Kamala helps out the student who is actually not a mutant, he/she has a medical condition called Alopecia. Though the student also has Vitiligo the skin pigment disorder, besides Alopecia the autoimmune disorder which causes hair loss. Even the humans with physical medical conditions (especially the skin pigment disorders) get mistaken for mutants in Marvel Universe.

X-Men v6 #26, 2023

[riomed2]

Albinism is a rare genetic disorder where the body produces little to no melanin. Melanin is a chemical that is responsible for the pigmentation (colour) of the skin, hair, and eyes. Melanin is also involved in the development and functioning of the eyes and as a result, people with albinism may have vision problems.  

[funeralgrove]

in my lore the illagers have quite a few chronic conditions that are spread very widely throughout the cult, such as a blood disorder that causes them to have their iconic blue-grey skin. There is a related disorder that effects the production of pigmentation for hair. Specifically, it makes dark hair very common and turns red hair white.

Basically I'm revealing that my interpretation of Archie is a ginger.

[literaryvein-reblogs]

sorry not sure if i put in the request, but do you have something on prosopagnosia (face blindness)? i'm not entirely sure how i would describe the faces... thank you 🫶

Writing Notes: Prosopagnosia

Prosopagnosia - A form of visual agnosia in which the ability to perceive and recognize faces is impaired, whereas the ability to recognize other objects may be relatively unaffected.

Also called face blindness.

A condition where you have difficulty recognising people's faces.

The term was originally limited to impairment following acute brain damage, but a congenital form of the disorder has since been recognized.

Can be distinguished from prosopamnesia, which is an abnormal difficulty in remembering faces, even though they are perceived normally: The condition may be congenital or acquired.

Awareness of the disorder was greatly elevated with the bestselling book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales (1985) by British neurologist Oliver Sacks.

Symptoms

The main symptom of prosopagnosia is having difficulty recognising faces.

You'll still see the parts of a face normally, but all faces may look the same to you.

It affects people differently.

Some people may not be able to tell the difference between strangers or people they do not know well. Others may not recognise the faces of friends and family, or even their own face.

To people with prosopagnosia, people all look the same (barring hair color, skin pigmentation, body shape, and very specific details such as scars). The fact that people generally don't have a distinctive outfit or hairstyle makes interacting with people extremely confusing for them.

Other symptoms of prosopagnosia can include difficulty with:

recognising emotions on people's faces

recognising people's age and gender

recognising characters and following plots in TV programmes or films

recognising other things, such as cars or animals

finding your way around

Difficulty recognising faces may make it harder to form relationships, or cause problems at work or school. This may affect your mental health and may lead to social anxiety or depression.

There's no treatment for prosopagnosia, but there are things you can do to help recognise people.

tell people about the condition before you meet them

ask people you're close to for help identifying others

ask people to introduce themselves when you greet them

use people's voices or body language to tell them apart

make a note of distinctive features about a person such as hairstyle, jewellery or accessories

use name tags or write down the names of colleagues and where they sit at work

Prosopagnosia usually is permanent.

Some persons with acquired prosopagnosia, however, spontaneously recover facial-recognition abilities.

This could be the result of either physical recovery from injury, with eventual restoration of brain function, or reorganization of the facial-processing locations in the brain.

Prosopagnosia lies on a continuum and stricter vs. looser diagnostic criteria employed in prosopagnosia studies in the past 13 years have identified mechanistically very similar populations, providing justification for expanding the criteria to include those with milder forms of it.

It is important to use a combination of self-reported daily-life difficulties and validated objective measures when diagnosing prosopagnosia.

There are pros and cons to relying just on self-reports because it can be challenging to judge your own abilities or relying solely on objective lab measures that may not reflect everyday life.

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[vitiligo-is-not-a-trend]

Hi!! Sorry if this is long, I tried to cut it down as much as I could.

I had a question around vitiligo which revolves around a fictional condition I’m making for a story. The condition revolves around the overproduction of a chemical (made up for the story, it’s fantasy) that damages various parts of the body if too much is present. Various different cells and body parts are affected, and one of the things affected is melanin. The condition results in melanin being ‘destroyed’, so people with the condition often lose pigmentation in their eyes and skin etc. However, this condition is heavily associated with magic. Would it be problematic for people with this condition to develop vitiligo due to the melanin problems it causes? I’m wary of falling into the ‘vitiligo is a result of magic’ trope. Thanks for answering, have a great day:)

I think I need a little more info in general before I can give you some good pointers. Is the condition something that is progressive? Or is it more of a "one and done" situation like those specific cells in that specific area are effected like a chemical burn? Are they specifically developing an autoimmune disorder, or is it just mimicking the effects because it's effecting those cells?

Overall it WOULD be able to present something like this in terms of your story WITHOUT it seeming like it's vitiligo, but it is highly dependent on the way that it is presented, described, and developed.

If you do keep it as a function of your story I'd have to do a generalized recommendation of having at least one character with vitiligo just to help give contrast on the difference between Chemical(tm) and Vitiligo(tm)

[oldforestayurveda]

The Best Treatment for Leucoderma with Indian Herbs by Old Forest Ayurved

While conventional medicine offers various treatments, many individuals seek natural alternatives for managing and potentially reversing this condition. Best Treatment for Leucoderma with Indian herbs has been celebrated for their therapeutic properties for centuries, and Old Forest Ayurved harnesses the power of these herbs to provide effective treatments for Leucoderma. In this blog post, we will explore the best Ayurvedic treatments for leucoderma offered by Old Forest Ayurved.

Understanding Leucoderma

Leucoderma is caused by the destruction of melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color.

The exact cause of this destruction is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve autoimmune factors, genetic predisposition, and environmental triggers. While leucoderma is not life-threatening, it can significantly impact an individual’s self-esteem and quality of life.

Ayurvedic Perspective on Leucoderma

In Ayurveda, leucoderma is known as "Shwitra" or "Kilasa" and is believed to result from an imbalance in the body’s doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. According to Ayurvedic principles, leucoderma is primarily a Pitta disorder, often exacerbated by factors such as stress, poor diet, and toxins in the body.

Old Forest Ayurveda’s Herbal Remedies for Leucoderma

Old Forest Ayurved offers a range of herbal treatments designed to address the root cause of leucoderma and promote healthy skin pigmentation. Here are some of the key herbs and formulations used:

Bakuchi : It contains psoralen, a compound that promotes melanin production. Bakuchi oil and powder are often used topically and internally to treat leucoderma. Regular application can help restore skin color and reduce the appearance of white patches.

Neem : Neem is renowned for its detoxifying and immune-boosting properties. Neem oil and capsules are commonly used in Ayurvedic treatments for leucoderma to support overall skin health.

Haldi: Haldi is a potent rejuvenating herb that aids in detoxification and promotes healthy digestion. It helps balance the body’s doshas and supports the healing process of the skin. Haldi powder can be taken internally to assist in managing leucoderma.

Manjistha : It helps improve blood circulation and promotes the regeneration of healthy skin cells. Manjistha can be used both internally and externally to enhance skin health.

Khadira: Khadira is another valuable herb in Ayurveda known for its skin-healing properties. It helps cleanse the blood and supports the immune system. Khadira decoction or powder can be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for leucoderma.

Panchakarma Therapy

In addition to herbal remedies, Old Forest Ayurved also offers Panchakarma therapy—a series of detoxifying and rejuvenating treatments that help restore balance to the body. Panchakarma includes procedures such as Virechana (therapeutic purgation), Vamana (therapeutic vomiting), and Basti (medicated enema) to eliminate toxins and improve overall health.

Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of diet and lifestyle in managing leucoderma. Old Forest Ayurved provides personalized dietary guidelines to help balance the doshas and support skin health. A diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats is recommended, along with the avoidance of processed foods, alcohol, and excessive caffeine. Stress management techniques such as yoga and meditation are also encouraged to maintain overall well-being.

Leucoderma can be a challenging condition to manage, but with the right approach, significant improvements can be achieved. Old Forest Ayurved offers a holistic treatment plan that combines the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic practices with modern scientific knowledge. By utilizing powerful herbs, detoxification therapies, and personalized lifestyle recommendations, Old Forest Ayurved aims to provide an effective and natural solution for leucoderma.

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[brightlotusmoon]

“James did not know this about me when he cast me in his film, but I have a skin condition called vitiligo, which is an autoimmune disorder that erodes the pigment in my skin. And so I have polka dots,” Dastmalchian told CNET. “Growing up as a kid going to the pool, others would bully me and call me things like ‘polka dots,’ or ‘spots’ or ‘Dalmatian.’ It was powerful and cathartic for me to get to be Abner and be this guy who’s kind of humiliated and has this ridiculous getup.”

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