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Leucoderma awareness seminar on February 20

Special Correspondent

To benefit the persons with symptoms of leucoderma in Tiruchi and Perambalur districts.

TIRUCHI: A seminar on creating awareness of leucoderma will be held under the auspices of Leucoderma awareness movement – India, here on February 20, to benefit the persons with symptoms of leucoderma in Tiruchi and Perambalur districts .

In a press release issued here on Monday, K.Umapathy, secretary of the movement, said the seminar would address psychological problems faced by the affected persons; counselling for those who were about to get married; responsibility of parents of children with symptoms of leucoderma.

Those with symptoms of the leucoderma and their relatives required counselling for proper understanding of the ailment.

They should also rise above inhibitions and develop a determination and a sense of confidence to tide over the problems. “It is not contagious at all, nor is it a hereditary problem” Mr.Umapathy said.

Mothers also needed certain counselling in handling their children with symptoms of leucoderma.

He also said that the state government has notified that the ailment should be strictly classified as leucoderma and not be misinterpreted as leprosy.

The last date for registration with the movement is February 12 and those interested can get further details by dialling 98400-52464. The participants would be given a book on ‘leucoderma, problems and solutions' besides awareness compact disc on leucoderma. The seminar would be held from 10 a.m..

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