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Vitiligo- color / tattoo makeup

2021-07-22 11:29:03
Hello sir / mam, I have vitiligo on hands and feets, can I cover up these patches with permanent color or tattoo of same skin color? Is there any side effects? Is there chances of spreading of patches? Please reply, would be grateful. Thanks
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No problem.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos

Answered2021-07-22 13:39:29

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Please go for tattooing only once the patches are stable . Yes it's a good option though but at times the color of the tattoo might not match with your skin color . So you need to think twice .
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dermacolor is a better option

Answered2021-07-22 12:24:56

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