Vitiligo Psychology

Psychological and sociological models have both been used to explain the personal and social consequences of physical disfigurement. Disfigured individuals frequently report severe difficulties in social encounters which hinder their ability to lead a normal life. Vitiligo is a disfiguring skin disorder which causes a progressive depigmentation of skin. The cause of the disease is yet unknown and there is no commonly used treatment. Although the disease carries no attendant health complications, its accompanying social implications can have a significant psychological effect on sufferers. Research reveals a high levels of distress in people with vitiligo compared to the general population. This paper will analyze the psychosocial effects of