* Exposure to intense ultraviolet light, such as narrow-band UVB therapy
* Oral medications, such as trimethylpsoralen (Trisoralen)
* Topical (on the skin) medications
o Repigmenting agents such as methoxsalen (Oxsoralen)
o Immunosuppressants such as pimecrolimus (Elidel) and tacrolimus (Protopic)
o Corticosteroid creams
Skin may be grafted or removed from normal areas and placed into areas of pigment loss. In the future, skin pigment cells may be grown in the laboratory and used to treat areas of vitiligo.
Several manufacturers produce cover-up makeup or skin dyes to mask vitiligo. Ask your health care provider for the names of these companies.
In extreme cases when most of the body is affected, the remaining pigmented skin may be de-pigmented. This is a permanent change and is a last resort.
It is important to remember that skin without pigment is extremely susceptible to the sun's damaging effects. Be sure to apply a high-SPF sunblock and use appropriate safeguards against sun exposure.
Support Groups Return to top
* VitiligoSupport.com, www.vitiligosupport.com
* American Vitiligo Research Foundation,www.avrf.org
* National Vitiligo Foundation, www.nvfi.org
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