Vitiligo Questions

Hi. Yes melgain lotion is good for vitiligo but better to start after consulting a dermatolgist. There are various treatment options available for vitiligo. Thanks.

stop tobacco if u use get scaling polishing done send picture of the area where u have patches to understand it better than adv u accordingly

Yes, you should restart tacrolimus ointment (0.1%). However, vitiligo is a disorder with a waxing and waning course. Sometimes, it can increase or decrease despite the treatment or even without the treatment. If you have any further doubts then feel free to contact a dermatologist near you or do online consultation on Lybrate.

Hi. Vitiligo is a immunological condition and can be treated but usually it takes time. Since you are having focal vitiligo, it has a good prognosis. But do not mix up ayurveda/ allopathy treatment, chose any 1.tacrolimus has good response in case of vitiligo. Thanks.

Good morning lybrate-user. White spots could arise in quite a few conditions- p.versicolor, p.alba, early vitiligo etc. You haven't mentioned the diagnosis, duration of treatment nor are pictures available for examination. I suggest you follow up with your treating doctors and address any concern you have with them. This is the best course of action.

Don't abuse antibiotics like this. Kindly consult online.

Continue apply at night and expose to sunlight in morning. For good result. For more detail consult to us.

Hi. Melanocyl ointment usually causes burning and not suitable to use on mucosal areas like lip. Considering the safety other treatment options should be planned like tacrolimus 0.1 percent. Thanks.

You should not use on lips because it have side effects on lip and improvement is very poor. You can try tacrolimus ointment/lotion with sun protection.

Hello-
white patches that form on the penis could be a sign of lichen sclerosus. It's a skin condition that's more common in those who aren't circumcised. In addition to white spots that grow larger as the disease progresses, the skin of the penis can also become itchy and more fragile.