Since melanin helps protect the skin from the sun, albinos should avoid direct sunlight. Sunscreens and avoiding sun exposure can prevent melasma from becoming worse. Other treatment may include prescription creams to lighten the patches. Sometimes after an ulcer, blister, burn, or infection heals, the skin loses some of its pigment in that area. No treatment is necessary.
Cosmetics can usually cover the blemish.
The white patches are very sensitive to the sun. Vitiligo can be caused by physical trauma or certain diseases, such as Addison's disease or diabetes. There is no cure for vitiligo. Click here to view the Online Resources page of the Web . Contact Information Copyright 2001 Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Tx.