Suggest Ways To Rule Out Vitiligo

Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017

Question: Hi Doctor, I am seeing white spots around eyes for my 4 year kid. Is it advisable to use Melanocyl ointment for kids? We are in USA. I have already consulted dermatologist and as per him it is Vitiligo. I have scheduled lab test to confirm this.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Melanocyl ointment can be used in children but cautiously

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Melanocyl ointment can be used for treatment of vitiligo in children but cautiously and under the supervision of the doctor as it can lead to irritant and phototoxic reactions.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (15 minutes later)

what precautions should I need to take and how to apply?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Apply on affected areas at night along with sunscreen during day time

Detailed Answer:
It has to be applied in very minute amounts on the affected areas at night along with application of a sunscreen on the entire face during the day time.
But use it only under doctor's supervision as it can cause reactions.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T