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Suggest Treatment For Vitiligous Patch In Joints
i m 57 yr old having bilateral small vitiligous patch near big joints mostly i:e knee ankle wrist very slowly progressive presently about 5% of body surface area. borderline diabetes well under control with metformin 500 mg,also a small patch over lower lip,this is for the last 25 yrs.responded well with levamisol nd uva for 1 yr but has reappeared 4 mths after stiooing treatment.guide me right line of treatment. iam 175 cms with 63kg.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021
Hi,
Levamisol, seems an effective medicine for treatment of vitiligo with minimal side effects, particularly in slow progressing disease. Usual recommended dose is 150 mg daily for two consecutive days every week. The results may be variable patient to patient.
Definitely, relapse may be there in some cases and you may have to start the treatment again with same doses. The total duration of treatment may depend on the condition of patient and may be some where between 4-48 weeks. Some times for quick and better results, topical use of corticosteroid ointment may be also beneficial.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Levamisol, seems an effective medicine for treatment of vitiligo with minimal side effects, particularly in slow progressing disease. Usual recommended dose is 150 mg daily for two consecutive days every week. The results may be variable patient to patient.
Definitely, relapse may be there in some cases and you may have to start the treatment again with same doses. The total duration of treatment may depend on the condition of patient and may be some where between 4-48 weeks. Some times for quick and better results, topical use of corticosteroid ointment may be also beneficial.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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