Vitiligo
Repigmentation supported and progression halted.
Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition in which melanocytes are lost, producing sharply defined depigmented patches. It is not dangerous physically, but its visible nature makes its psychological impact significant.
- None
- Downtime
- 2–3× weekly
- Phototherapy
- 3–6 mo
- First results
- Face
- Best response
- Narrowband UVB phototherapy
- Topical calcineurin inhibitors
- Targeted topical therapy
- Autoimmune screening
Diagnosed first, treated second.
Two goals guide treatment: stop the loss and restore the pigment. Narrowband UVB, topical immunomodulators and newer targeted therapies can achieve meaningful repigmentation, particularly on the face and recent lesions.
- 01Narrowband UVB phototherapy
- 02Topical calcineurin inhibitors
- 03Targeted topical therapy
- 04Autoimmune screening
- 05Camouflage guidance
- New or spreading white patches
- Facial or hand involvement
- Personal or family autoimmune history
- Patches present for under two years
- Patients seeking active rather than cosmetic treatment
How the treatment works
A sequence, not a single appointment — each step informs the next.
- 01
Activity assessment
Wood's lamp examination determines whether the disease is stable or progressing.
- 02
Autoimmune screen
Thyroid and associated autoimmune markers are checked at baseline.
- 03
Stabilise & repigment
Immunomodulating therapy combined with narrowband UVB phototherapy.
- 04
Documentation
Standardised photography measures repigmentation objectively over time.
Results measured, not promised.
What to expect
- 01Progression of new patches halted
- 02Repigmentation, best on the face and neck
- 03Associated autoimmune conditions identified
- 04Camouflage and sun-protection guidance
- 05Realistic, documented expectations
Begin with a diagnosis,
not a guess.
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- Response
- Within 24 hours
- Consultation
- One-to-one, 45 min
- Assessment
- Trichoscopy included
- Location
- Dr. Arely Clinic
Frequently asked
Facial patches often repigment well; hands and feet respond more slowly and less completely.
Active disease can be stabilised with treatment, which is why early review matters.
No. Vitiligo is autoimmune and cannot be transmitted in any way.
Yes. Depigmented skin has no melanin protection and burns very easily.