(White Patch) Vitiligo Treatment in Pune

The main goal of treating vitiligo is to improve appearance. Therapy for vitiligo takes a long time-it usually must be continued for 6 to 18 months. The choice of therapy depends on the number of white patches; their location, sizes, and how widespread they are; and what you prefer in terms of treatment. Each patient responds differently to therapy, and a particular treatment may not work for everyone. Current treatment options for vitiligo include medication, surgery, and adjunctive therapies (used along with surgical or medical treatments).
At Karishma Laser and Cosmetic Clinic, Vitiligo can be treated surgically and non-surgically using the following methods:

Topical steroid therapy: White patches may be re-pigmented or removed with the help of steroid creams that are topically applied. This treatment is most helpful in the early stages of vitiligo.

Psoralen photochemotherapy: This therapy uses chemicals that react with ultraviolet light and cause darkening of the skin. Psoralen is ingested or applied topically and the area to be treated is exposed, for a specific time, to sunlight or ultraviolet light that comes from a special lamp. After the timed exposure, skin usually becomes pink and gradually darkens to match the surrounding skin. 

De-pigmentation: De-pigmentation involves fading the rest of the skin on the body by application of a drug to match the areas that are already white. De-pigmentation is a permanent solution.

Autologous skin grafts: In this treatment, the doctor will remove normal or pigmented skin from one area of your body and graft or attach it to a de-pigmented area (where white patches appear). This type of skin grafting is sometimes used for patients with small patches of vitiligo. Scarring may occur after the grafting is performed. Such scars can be treated with various options and these may disappear over time.

Micropigmentation (tattooing): This procedure is similar to tattooing which is normally done for fashion. The doctor will implant pigment on the white patch with the help of a laser instrument. This treatment works best for patients with dark skin.

Consult Dr Sanghvi for vitiligo treatment in Pune.