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How Can Vitiligo Be Cured?

I am 38 years old female. I have small white patches on the right side of my face and doctor diagonyzed it as Vitiligo. Can this decease get cure? What is the time period to cure? Could you please suggest a good doctor in Ernakulam, Kerala ? Thanks....
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have vitiligo as dark color of the skin is because of melanin pigment produced by melanocytes and in vitiligo the melanin producing cell melanocyte dies due to certain factors which produce white patches. I would suggest you to protect your skin from sun by applying sunscreen with SPF 50. Apply turmeric powder mix with honey for 15 minutes daily. Soak psoralea seeds in ginger juice for three days and have that. Consult dermatologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe topical corticosteroids , vitamin D supplement, ginkgo biloba or drugs to suppress immune system. Doctor may also recommend procedure for your skin like :-
- Light therapy.

- PUVA light therapy .

- skin graft .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Vitiligo Be Cured?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have vitiligo as dark color of the skin is because of melanin pigment produced by melanocytes and in vitiligo the melanin producing cell melanocyte dies due to certain factors which produce white patches. I would suggest you to protect your skin from sun by applying sunscreen with SPF 50. Apply turmeric powder mix with honey for 15 minutes daily. Soak psoralea seeds in ginger juice for three days and have that. Consult dermatologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe topical corticosteroids , vitamin D supplement, ginkgo biloba or drugs to suppress immune system. Doctor may also recommend procedure for your skin like :- - Light therapy. - PUVA light therapy . - skin graft . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari