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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Acral Vitiligo
Question: Hello doctor, today I have diagnosed acral vitiligo by a skin specialist. As I have small white patches in both hands finger skin in the area joining nails.It is known to me about a year but never care. But today my wife noticed that
in my lips. Though it is not clearly visible but enough me to pay attention.
Sir I m a 44 years healty male. I m disturbed to diagnose as vitiligo because as I know there is no treatment, it will spread throughout. Please suggest me what to do.
in my lips. Though it is not clearly visible but enough me to pay attention.
Sir I m a 44 years healty male. I m disturbed to diagnose as vitiligo because as I know there is no treatment, it will spread throughout. Please suggest me what to do.
Brief Answer:
Follow below instructions
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
No drug can stop the process of vitiligo
But some drugs, used alone or with light therapy, can help improve your skin's appearance.
1 Vitamine D form -(Dovonex) is a cream that can be used with corticosteroids or ultraviolet light to improve the skin complexion.
2 Photochemotherapy to return color to the light patches
3 Laser therapy can be useful.
The following self-care tactics may help you care for your skin and improve its appearance:
1 Protect your skin from the sun and artificial sources of UV light by avoiding exposure to sun and by using sunscreen lotion with SPF atleast 20.
2 Conceal affected skin. Concealing products may improve the appearance of the skin and help you feel better about yourself.
3.Avoid Lemon, Processed food, Soft drinks, Red meat,
Thank you
Take care
Reagrds
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Follow below instructions
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
No drug can stop the process of vitiligo
But some drugs, used alone or with light therapy, can help improve your skin's appearance.
1 Vitamine D form -(Dovonex) is a cream that can be used with corticosteroids or ultraviolet light to improve the skin complexion.
2 Photochemotherapy to return color to the light patches
3 Laser therapy can be useful.
The following self-care tactics may help you care for your skin and improve its appearance:
1 Protect your skin from the sun and artificial sources of UV light by avoiding exposure to sun and by using sunscreen lotion with SPF atleast 20.
2 Conceal affected skin. Concealing products may improve the appearance of the skin and help you feel better about yourself.
3.Avoid Lemon, Processed food, Soft drinks, Red meat,
Thank you
Take care
Reagrds
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Is it possible theSpeed of spreading white patches can be lower or controlled? If not then the way it is spreading will remain same of mey faster.Right now it is in the fingers and bit in the lips, can it be spread in other parts also.
Brief Answer:
It varies with each indivisual
Detailed Answer:
hi
thanks for writing again.
No u cannot stop the speed of spread.
There is no way to predict if generalized vitiligo will spread. For some people, the depigmented patches do not spread. The disorder is usually progressive, however, and over time the white patches will spread to other areas of the body.
For some people, vitiligo spreads slowly, over many years. For other people, spreading occurs rapidly.
Some people have reported additional depigmentation following periods of physical or emotional stress.
It totally depends on each individual factor.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
It varies with each indivisual
Detailed Answer:
hi
thanks for writing again.
No u cannot stop the speed of spread.
There is no way to predict if generalized vitiligo will spread. For some people, the depigmented patches do not spread. The disorder is usually progressive, however, and over time the white patches will spread to other areas of the body.
For some people, vitiligo spreads slowly, over many years. For other people, spreading occurs rapidly.
Some people have reported additional depigmentation following periods of physical or emotional stress.
It totally depends on each individual factor.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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