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Yes you are taking the right treatment, it may take 3-6 months to see results. Followup with your dermatologist.
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There is no cure for vitiligo. No methods prevent vitiligo, but using sunscreens with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 to protect your skin from the sun is always a healthy decision. Emotional support is another important part of vitiligo therapy.
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Hey lybrate-user, as you are suffering from vitiligo, vitiligo is a genetic disorder trigger by indigestion and stressful conditions.
There was always confusion in patients mind regarding choosing right treatment approach for vitiligo.
Allopathy can give quick results but is not very safe for long term uses if steroids are used.
Homeopathic is safe but very slow and in most of cases it can not stop the spread of disease i. E old patches shows some recovery but new white patches conti...more
There was always confusion in patients mind regarding choosing right treatment approach for vitiligo.
Allopathy can give quick results but is not very safe for long term uses if steroids are used.
Homeopathic is safe but very slow and in most of cases it can not stop the spread of disease i. E old patches shows some recovery but new white patches conti...more
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Vitiligo is a autoimmune disease in which bodys imuno system mistakenly attacks pigment producing cells in the body.in case of progressive vitiligo (when the disease process is active and new lesions are developing then oral steroid like tab deflazacort is used to halt the progresion of the disease and for that steroid is usually used for 2 to 3 months at tapering doses. To counteract the side effect of daflazacort e.g gastric upset pantoprazole (like pantop) is used. Melanocyl (methoxypsoralen)...more
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Dear lybrate-user, sorry to hear this. First of all, stop applying any medication at this point. If the kid is still having itching or redness. Please give him tablet dazit-m once daily. It may help to reduce the allergic response. We manage a lot of vitiligo patients and for best management, it is always better to meet the dermatologist face to face. You are welcome to contact us for an appointment if you prefer that.
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