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Unchanged White Spots, Marks Increasing In Size. Taking Dicaris For Vitiligo. What Can I Do?

Hi aim 34 yrs n is having vitiligo from the age of 18 .every 2 -3yrs vitiligo reoccurs .now also I have been taking medicines from last 7-8 months .i am taking dicaris twice a week,melanocyl n trimop forte tablet alternate day .it s one tablet each.ultranuroncapsule daily.after 2 hrs of taking melanocyl n trimop tab I expose my depigmented area to sunlight for 10 minutes.30minutes before exposing to sun I apply flutivate cream to the white spots.now I have lot of improvement but some white spots r not changing n now I have noticed last week that few marks r increasing in size.i am still taking the above mentioned medicines.please advice me what can I do ?
Sat, 27 Oct 2012
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Hi deepti,
Thanks for writing in.

Vitiligo is caused by autoimmune factors.

Vitiligo is treatable now.With correct treatment all your white spots can be treated.

phototherapy and excimer laser are very effective for vitiligo or white spots.
They are available at dermatology clinics.

Discuss the option of Pulse therapy with your dermatologist.It will have rapid effect.

Hope this helps.

Regards.
dr Sudarshan.
MD
dermatology.
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Unchanged White Spots, Marks Increasing In Size. Taking Dicaris For Vitiligo. What Can I Do?

Hi deepti, Thanks for writing in. Vitiligo is caused by autoimmune factors. Vitiligo is treatable now.With correct treatment all your white spots can be treated. phototherapy and excimer laser are very effective for vitiligo or white spots. They are available at dermatology clinics. Discuss the option of Pulse therapy with your dermatologist.It will have rapid effect. Hope this helps. Regards. dr Sudarshan. MD dermatology.