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Is Clonate Cream Advisable For A Child With Vitiligo?

My daughter age is 6.5 years and she has vitilligo problem (white) from 2 years. It already spreaded in her face and leg. Now she is using Elidel ointment and its working slowly. Now want to know whether Clonate ointment will be applicable for her or there is any other treatment for vitiligo(white) problem?
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi dear ,

Welcome to HCM,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if Clonate cream advisable for a child with vitiligo which there are white patches on the body that can occur anywhere . Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its characteristic color. Vitiligo is caused by a loss of pigment in the skin, due to destruction of pigment forming cells known as melanocytes. I would suggest you to consult doctor before using any skin product as it may prove harsh to your child .There are certain treatment options available that can help in regaining the color of the skin near to normal like cosmetics, repigmentation using UV light therapy, corticosteroid creams, depigmentation of unaffected skin areas, and skin grafting, can be used to improve the appearance of skin severely affected by vitiligo. So i would suggest you to consult dermatologist and discuss the above options with him .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Clonate Cream Advisable For A Child With Vitiligo?

Hi dear , Welcome to HCM, Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if Clonate cream advisable for a child with vitiligo which there are white patches on the body that can occur anywhere . Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its characteristic color. Vitiligo is caused by a loss of pigment in the skin, due to destruction of pigment forming cells known as melanocytes. I would suggest you to consult doctor before using any skin product as it may prove harsh to your child .There are certain treatment options available that can help in regaining the color of the skin near to normal like cosmetics, repigmentation using UV light therapy, corticosteroid creams, depigmentation of unaffected skin areas, and skin grafting, can be used to improve the appearance of skin severely affected by vitiligo. So i would suggest you to consult dermatologist and discuss the above options with him . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari