Gut Bacteria and Vitiligo:
Research suggests that gut-friendly bacteria could play a crucial role in treating vitiligo.The treatment suppresses harmful T cells that attack pigment and boosts protective regulatory T cells.Vitiligo is a skin condition where the skin loses its pigment (melanin), leading to white patches. It is an autoimmune disorder.It results from melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) destruction due to autoimmune responses, genetic mutations, stress, or environmental triggers.Vitiligo affects 0.5%–2% of the global population, with India’s prevalence ranging from 0.25% to 4%.Gut-Friendly Bacteria (Probiotics) are beneficial microorganisms that help maintain a healthy gut microbiome.
