In the initial stages of vitiligo it is advisable to consult with a dermatologist as it can be managed in a better way at this stage. Most of the people start using cosmetic camouflages and neglect its treatment as vitiligo is not curable.
Most of the physicians usually recommend topical steroid cream applications. These creams are very helpful in regaining pigmentation but are usually prescribed for few months as longer use of these creams can be harmful. Protopic and Elidel are also proved effective when used in combination with phototherapy.
If somebody neglects treatment in the initial stages when the patches are less and small, but in the later stages when the de-pigmentation increases he/she may experience psychological problems. To avoid such problems one should start treatment in initial stages. So when a person experiences white patches on skin, he/she must visit a dermatologist and get his skin checked because these symptoms require immediate attention and consultation before using any kind of treatment.
Some physicians may also prescribe topical vitiligo treatments, acne and eczemas as well as oral applications if required or incase of severe or chronic condition. Vitiligo treatment usually takes more time but this usually depends on the nature and type of treatment and also on the skin condition. Some herbal treatments start to show result in almost two weeks but most of the time it mainly depends on how severe the case is. It is also important to distinguish between vitiligo and other disease which show same symptoms so that the right treatment can be started for the exact disease.
Herbal Oil Treatments are the cheapest and the most effective treatment. This treatment starts showing result in fortnight and gives complete re-pigmentation in three to four months. If de-pigmentation occurs again the touch treatments are required for gaining pigment on the affected area.
Psoralens are also found useful for treating vitiligo as these help in re-pigmentation. It works as photo sensitizer and makes are skin sensitive to sun light. Psoralens when used with photo therapy gives boosted results. Surgical treatments are also available these treatments involve surgical transplants.
Autologous skin grafting is sub category of vitiligo surgical treatments. In this treatment skin from normally pigmented area of skin from the donor or some other part of the body is surgically shifted to the affected lesion.
Autologous melanocytes grafting is another type of vitiligo surgical treatment. In this treatment melanocytes from the normally pigmented area of skin from the donor is or some other part of the patient’s body is surgically shifted to the affected lesion.
A variety of vitiligo treatments are available but specialists can help you prescribe the one which will be more effective and is more specific to your skin condition.
