Suggest Treatment For Vitiligo

Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2015

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Mon, 26 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : My daughter is getting white patches on the face and small spots on the leg and white hair is also coming.I have approached the doctor where in he has given the medicines melgan, pacroma and momnorm. Kindly let me know it is vitilgo.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it seems to be Vitiligo only

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached reports also.
As per details you have provided and the prescription, it seems to be Vitiligo only. It is an autoimmune condition characterised by White colored patches on skin. Your doctor has given a good prescription . Your daughter may continue with the treatment under regular supervision of your treating doctor.
I hope I am able to solve your query. If you have any further query, you may ask me. Stay healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (40 minutes later)

Kindly let me know will this vitiligo will be cured 100%.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
vitiligo can be controlled but cannot be cured

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome back. Vitiligo is such a condition which can be controlled by medications but it cannot be cured. The course of vitiligo is highly unpredictable. It may reappear again or may not reappear once it is completely treated.
So it is not fair to say that vitiligo is completely curable.
I hope it helps.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina