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Vitiligo. Taking Betnesol, When Stopped Patches Reoccurs. Recommendations?

Hi,
I want to know if its ok to use Betnesol life long.
I have Vitiligo and when i leave Betnesol the patches start reoccurring.
Usually i need to take in 5 mg on Sat and 5 mg on Sun with 50 mg 2 tables of azoran to curb the disease.
Can i take this lifelong with adequate calcium and i'll keep getting blood tests done to check if there is any other problem occurring.
Rahul
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
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Hi ,

thanks for writing to health care magic.

Vitiligo is a real challenge for any dermatologist to treat.

It has many associated causes one of it is autoimmune.

Betnisol and azoran works well only in autoimmune disease.Both drugs have a large spectrum of side effects and it is not advisable to take drugs life long.

It is also recommended to take only under the guidance of a dermatologist.

You can try more safer topical options like steroid creams and tacrolimus.

Now a days many surgical options also available for vitiligo.You need to consult a dermatologist.

I hope this can solve your query.Take care.
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Vitiligo. Taking Betnesol, When Stopped Patches Reoccurs. Recommendations?

Hi , thanks for writing to health care magic. Vitiligo is a real challenge for any dermatologist to treat. It has many associated causes one of it is autoimmune. Betnisol and azoran works well only in autoimmune disease.Both drugs have a large spectrum of side effects and it is not advisable to take drugs life long. It is also recommended to take only under the guidance of a dermatologist. You can try more safer topical options like steroid creams and tacrolimus. Now a days many surgical options also available for vitiligo.You need to consult a dermatologist. I hope this can solve your query.Take care.