Ayurved is the science of life that is different from other traditional medical fields because of its psychosomatic methodology. It has been considered a way of life rather than medical science. Acharyas have tried to imbibe these principles in today’s life itself Because they were aware of the upcoming lifestyle disorders.    

       In the modern era, we can see changes in the expected lifestyle of the person due to ignorance of lifestyle, food, and other activities. This resulted in certain genetic mutations as well as other health problems.

       All the human beings of the world are classified on the basis of their skin color and their character varies based on the geographical location of those places, this character is important for the humans of that place and is also responsible for their external identity, in today’s era of appearance if human’s character is not according to his will or according to the demands of the world. So, this situation is one of the main problems of that humans, along with this problem of the world, if there are white spots on the skin of that person, then this problem makes it difficult for that person to live personally and socially in today’s era.

       Vitiligo is prevalent worldwide. It is estimated that about 1 - 2 percent of the world’s population which accounts for approximately 100 million people suffer from this disease. The prevalence in different countries ranges from less than 0.1% to more than 8% of the general population. In India, an estimated 2-3 percent of the population suffers from this condition. The rate is higher in coastal areas like Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Kerala.

“श्वेत वर्ण प्राप्नोति इति श्वित्रं” अर्थात  In Ayurveda, the skin of any part of the body becomes white and unpleasant, then it is called Shwitra, in Ayurveda scriptures, the disease is described by the names of Kilas, Varuna, Darun, etc.