Vitiligo is diagnosed based on your medical history and by examining the skin using special equipment called the wood lamp. Blood tests may also be conducted to determine if you have an autoimmune condition. It is treated for different reasons: to restore the lost skin color, prevent it from spreading, and stop new spots from appearing elsewhere on the body. Following are some of the effective vitiligo treatment in Delhi available at Mehektagul Dermaclinic:
Topical creams or ointments containing corticosteroids, cal-cipo-tri-ene, JAK inhibitors, and tac-roli-mus are applied to the affected areas. Tac-roli-mus is safer as it can be used in the long term, unlike corticosteroids, which cause skin thinning. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recently approved JAK inhibitors for people over 12 years of age and those with non-segmental Vitiligo.
Phototherapy is prescribed in cases where a large area of the skin needs to be treated. Artificial UVA light from a light box is used to restore the natural skin color. The dermatologist will choose the duration of each session. Light therapy gives good results for Vitiligo on the face, neck, toes, fingers, etc. Since it takes multiple sessions to show results, this treatment is combined with topical and oral medication.
Oral medication like pre-dni-sone is prescribed if Vitiligo is spreading faster (it is a slow disorder and takes many years to spread). It slows down the spread, allowing time to treat the affected areas.
Surgeries are rare and not an immediate treatment option for many. Skin grafting is a surgical method to remove healthy and pigmented skin from other areas and transplant it to areas with Vitiligo. Cell transplant involves the process of removing cells from healthy skin and placing them in areas with Vitiligo. It takes six months to a year to see repigmentation.
Depigmentation is a rare treatment method where the entire skin is removed from its natural color to create an even tone. A cream is applied to normal skin to gradually depigment it. This method takes up to 4 years to show results.
Maintaining a healthy diet and taking supplements for vitamins, amino acids, minerals, etc., can restore skin pigmentation when you combine it with other treatments. Based on your health, the doctor will prescribe the supplements.
Note: Remember that Vitiligo treatments work slowly. They don’t provide instant results, and the condition cannot be fully cured. Maintenance treatments will be necessary lifelong to ensure it does not aggravate.
Book an appointment at Mehektagul Dermaclinic for a consultation with a senior dermatologist. We provide comprehensive vitiligo treatment in Delhi to effectively control and manage this concern while improving overall skin health.
