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Hi I am suffering from vitilo from 10 yrs,earlier it started at two places i applied mms cream and my normal skin color is back,now it again came from last 4 yrs ...as it was spreading my doctor prescribed 3 tabs both on saturday and sunday.kindly advise is it right.....now after taking medicine now i can see a new spot....i live in pune kindly suggest a good doctor there as well
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There is no cure for vitiligo, and it is usually a lifelong condition.
The exact cause is unknown, but it may be due to an autoimmune disorder or a virus.
Treatment options may include:
-Exposure to UVA or UVB light
-Depigmentation of the skin
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How Can Vitiligo Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is no cure for vitiligo, and it is usually a lifelong condition. The exact cause is unknown, but it may be due to an autoimmune disorder or a virus. Treatment options may include: -Exposure to UVA or UVB light -Depigmentation of the skin Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.