Vitiligo

[carol810]

When I was young I was diagnosed with Vitiligo on my leg and my mum was told to get a special cream to camoflage it . It never spread and its still there but no longer a problem at 61. I now find I have rosacea on my face and have cream to stop it flaring up. Can you tell me if the two things are connected ?.

[Dr Anton Alexandroff]

Dear Carol,

thank you for your question. Vitiligo and Rosacea are not generally related. Rosacea is very common and vitiligo relatively rare.

I hope this is helpful.
With Best Wishes,

Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
Member of the British Association of Dermatologists
The British Skin Foundation Spokesperson

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