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Vitiligo,blisters Around The Area After Application Of Ointment
My brother, 27 years old is suffering from vitiligo . Doctor has prescribed him to apply melanocyl on the affected area.But when he applied the ointment, the next day, blisters came out all over the area wherever he had applied the ointment.when he consulted the doctor,he said its natural and it happens after applying this medicine.But i want to know , what is wrong with that.Is it really obvious?
Mon, 14 May 2012
Hi..dear indu..,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
VITILLIGO...it is depigmented genetic determined disorder..,
very difficult to treat....controll is possible...ok.,
Here Melanocyl cream...it is Methoxasalen , highly sensitivity..,
to sun rays...UV rays...so after application and exposure to SUN..
will give Photosensitivity for half of the cases..,
So steroid creams are best among these cases...ok.,
Consult Ur doctor and explained these..,
He can change and gives good direction ok..,
thanQ
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
VITILLIGO...it is depigmented genetic determined disorder..,
very difficult to treat....controll is possible...ok.,
Here Melanocyl cream...it is Methoxasalen , highly sensitivity..,
to sun rays...UV rays...so after application and exposure to SUN..
will give Photosensitivity for half of the cases..,
So steroid creams are best among these cases...ok.,
Consult Ur doctor and explained these..,
He can change and gives good direction ok..,
thanQ
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