VITILIGO

Vitiligo is a disfiguring medical disease whose cause is unknown. The disease causes destruction or loss of function of melanocytes in the skin, mucous membranes, eyes, inner ear, and occasionally in hair bulbs. Melanocytes produce the pigment that gives skin its color. The loss of melanocytes alters both the structure and function of these organs and results in the absence of pigment... The site is intended to educate the reader about a surgical method of treating those who have lost skin pigment from injuries (burns) ,congenital disorders such as piebaldism, and as a result of the disease, vitiligo. Dr. Kahns method has been very successful for treating these disorders and he continues to improve upon his methods.