Vol. 9, Special Issue 2 (2024)

Author(s): Sakhare MP, Siddiqui MFMF, Gayal SD, Yeotikar PV and Rathod PR

Abstract: Leukoderma or Vitiligo is a dermatological skin affection in which patchy depigmentation of skin with premature graying of hairs were observed. Factors contributes to leukoderma includes environmental consequences, autoimmune response in which melanocytes are destroyed by immune system and hereditary predisposition and/ or copper deficiency. Buffalo treated with copper sulphate @ 8gm orally once in a week for 6 weeks along with chelated mineral mixture @ 25 gm bid orally for 2 months showed uneventful recovery.