Vitiligo

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helenbttl
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by helenbttl on Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:02 pm

Vitiligo

How do you treat it?

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Dr Anjali Mahto
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by Dr Anjali Mahto on Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:45 pm

Re: Vitiligo

Many thanks for taking the time to post a question.

Vitiligo can be treated in a number of ways with varying success. Some treatments can encourage the pigmentation to return but the pigment in the skin may be lost again over time. Common treatments include:

1. Topical creams such as steroid ointments and others which act locally on the immune system such as Tacrolimus (Protopic) and Pimecrolimus (Elidel)
2. Light treatments in a dermatology outpatients' setting using either UVA or UVB radiation. This should only be done under medical guidance
3. Surgical treatments where unaffected skin is used to replace skin affected by vitiligo
4. If vitiligo is extensive then the skin can be depigmented with monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone
5. Camouflage treatments can be helpful to cover affected areas
6. Input from a clinical psychologist is very helpful if vitiligo is affecting your self-esteem

There are also a number of treatments undergoing research at present or not commonly available in the UK. At present, unfortunately, treating vitiligo remains difficult.

I hope this helps and best wishes,

Anjali
Dr Anjali Mahto
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by purple painkiller on Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:42 pm

Re: Vitiligo

Just wanted to know if coconut oil could be beneficial to vitiligo sufferers? Or perhaps do you know of any essential oils?

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by Dr Anjali Mahto on Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:21 pm

Re: Vitiligo

Thank you for your question.

I am not aware of coconut oil helping pigmentation return in vitiligo in the scientific literature.

Best wishes,

Anjali
Dr Anjali Mahto
Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson
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