Quick Links
Resources
About MyVitiligoTeam
Powered By
Psoralen + UVA (PUVA) Phototherapy
When my vitiligo started I was treated with this medication and also tripsoralen I had to take the pills half an hour later take a sun cover very well my eyes. Very expensive medication. But between has skin cancer or cure the vitiligo I choose not continue with this medication ( it was for years) not result wasting money a frustrating
That’s the right actitud. When people Drs etc notice that you are anxious to find cure for your condition they take advantage of this , very few people really want to help you. I went to a lot. I… read more
Can I Use Red And/or Purple Light For Wrinkles? Or Will It Make Vitiligo Worse? Also, Could I Do Lasers??
My vitiligo has not progressed too much in past few years
Do not do laser, it can increase the vitiligo. And not red or blue also.
Is Vitiligo A Non-communicable Disease?
I Am Facing Vitiligo From 2003. I Found This Disease Is NonCurable AM I RIGHT
It can be cured .
Has Anyone Else Ordered A Home Phototherapy "machine"?
Dr. Lim just approved this for me as it is 40 minutes to treatment each way and getting harder with work. I am just wondering if it will be a big machine as well, how would I operate it alone, and where would I put it?
Would love to hear from someone who has done this.
And - I am not even sure yet if my insurance will cover it yet.
Have a great day!
I started NB UVB in 2002 in a dermatologist's office. The PA I was dealing with suggested a home unit after around a year of light treatments in their office. My insurance company paid for it. I doubt… read more
Does Repigmentation That Comes From Uvb Therapy Last ?
Sure! Anytime!
What Can I Do To Make My Hands And Feet Better?
Hi, the freckles are the skin repigmenting! You want that!Opzalura will speed repigmentation process ! It worked extremely well when used everyday, twice a day, I’m very sensitive and had some side… read more
308 Better Than 311 In Phototherapy?
For those who had effective re-pigmentation with home use handheld machine, do you use narrow band 311 UVB or latest excimer laser with 308 wavelength UVB?
Has Anyone Tried Psoralen (Metoxalene) ?
Hi Antonio, I have not tried Psoralen yet but I have read some encouraging and inspiring results from people using it. I am making an appointment with my dermatologist to learn more about it and… read more
I Have Melasma And Vitiligo
I am going through menopause and developed dark patches of Melasma on my cheeks. I also have small white patches of vitiligo. Being brown I am now 3 colours on my face!. My vitiligo appears trauma induced and is present on elbows, arms and knees.
I wonder when the melasma goes if vitiligo will replace the dark patches? Has anyone experienced this?
Hi Carolyn
I'm late to this thread party. If you're still there I'll say two things
One, welcome to the menopause club! Whoohooo!!!
Two, if you're interested, you could try VV to even out your skin… read more
Your Privacy Choices