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I Can't Get Into A Dernaroligist For 6 MonthsVitiligo Has Spread To My EyelidsI Scratch Them EndlesslyAny Advise On A Cream Ro Stop Itch?

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Australia
April 9
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Robyn2 great to here this news of your purchasing antihistamine to control your problem with scratching. πŸ˜ƒ

April 11 (edited)
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Just tried antihistamine today
I didn't scratch at new patches once
Yeah

April 11
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Thankyou very much for answer
The itchiness has been driving me mad

April 10
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Hello Robyn2! In response to your question I have read in articles online topical corticosteroids
are the most effective treatment for itchiness from vitiligo on the eyelids.
Also include betamethasone, fluticasone, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol. However, corticosteroids
are typically used for limited periods of time due to the risk of side effects, such as skin thinning. Calcineurin inhibitors: These include pimecrolimus cream and tacrolimus ointment. Calcineurin inhibitors are often used on the eyelids, face, neck, armpits, or groin. Calcineurin inhibitors may also restore pigment
in some patients and be prescribed in alternation with a topical corticosteroid cream or ointment. This topical treatment will help avoid the corticosteroid side effect of skin thinning and may in particular be used for facial vitiligo.
Prescription creams and ointments for vitiligo corticosteroids are typically used for limited periods of time due to the risk of possible side effects.
The most effective treatment for itchiness is topical corticosteroids. Other medications include oral antihistamines and anti-inflammatories (topical calcineurin inhibitors). Emollients in topical medications may help with alleviating the itch. UV light treatment can also prove effective.
Other medications that can help include: Oral antihistamines, Emollients in topical medications, and UV light treatment. Vitiligo is an autoimmunity condition that can cause patches of skin to lose color, itch, or tingle. Patches may remain stable or get better, and new patches can appear on other areas of the body. πŸ˜€

April 10 (edited)

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