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I am suffering from Vitiligo from the past 6 yearsIs Vitiligo on lips fingertips, under eye etc, curable? Please let me know.

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Yes it is ...  Read More

I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and showed high RT3 levels. My doc put me on 10mcg of cytomel. Anyway, I don't know if that has anything to do with my present condition or not. I have vitiligo on my shoulder, back and neck and also my left knee. It doesn't seem to be subsiding and is starting to spread. I think my vitiligo has always b

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Not like that.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Is vitiligo caused by stress? can vitiligo be treated by surgery? I'm suffering from vitiligo for the last three months.

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Good afternoon Vitiligo is caused by various reasons like genetics,heredity, autoimmunity,vitamin deficiency,stress etc There are various treatment options available for vitiligo including creams,ta ...  Read More

Hey doc !! Im 18 years old... I have this skin condition called vitiligo for almost 9 years and it has covered almost 50-60% of my body... It stopped spreading for some years and again it has started now ... Is my vitiligo treatable ?

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vitiligo can be controlled with tablets and creams are available which are supposed to be combined with phototherapy that is sunlight. unless we control the immune process which is destroying your mel ...  Read More

I'm suffering from lip tip vitiligo can you tell the best doctors in Hyderabad for treating vitiligo

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There are medicine for vitiligo ...  Read More

I have vitiligo problem from almost 10-14 years so I would like to know what are the chances of getting treated completely. I want to know what are the treatment options and chances of getting cured. Thank you

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Good improvement possible....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Thanks for the info. Can you please suggest which is better homeopathy or allopathic to treat vitiligo

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Hi.homoeopathy is best medicine.vittiligo is autoimmune disorder.homoeopathy medicines r scientifically proved without sideffects. ...  Read More

I am the patient of Vitiligo ... for 3 years I am getting these white spots..I want to treat you

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yes you can get the right tips and tricks and advice treatment medicines alternative therapies and diet exercises approach etc All on the phone or Whatsapp or video consultation ASAP personally seriou ...  Read More

Suffring with Vitiligo since 12 years But Vitiligo is not curing although i have used homeopathy and

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vitiligo can be controlled with tablets and creams are available which are supposed to be combined with phototherapy that is sunlight. unless we control the immune process which is destroying your mel ...  Read More

I have vitiligo problem on my legs.since a year slowly it is spreading could you suggest best treatment for vitiligo..

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Don't worry..100% cure possible... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for ...  Read More

I was in Kolkata and was taking phototherapy for my vitiligo, currently I have moved to Noida. And I need to take phototherapy, as the patches are spreading rapidly, if anyone knows where to get full body puva therapy, please suggest.

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Hi am 31 year male. My MOTHER is having VITILIGO from her childhood ( from age 8 ). I didn't develop symptoms till now. I had 10 CO2 laser sessions and subcision sessions from Acne scar treatment. 60 percent improvement I can see. Now, Doctor is advising to try DERMAPEN treatment for scars as it is very advanced. Will it causes any issue to my skin

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

I have developed multiple tiny white/light-coloured spots on my legs. The spots are almost the same size and appeared after repeated/severe itching in the area. They are not painful. I want to know what possible conditions can cause this pattern. Whether it could be post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, vitiligo, fungal infection, or something else.

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

I am 28 yrs I have been taking medicines from the beginning last year I stopped the treatment including steroids and sun exposure In the last one year my vitiligo spread severely and I lost all my confidence as I had 25% viti but after stopping the treatment it became 70% on my body I started the treatment again and now it's stable and 50% or les

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I have vitiligo patches in my hand fingers, which looks bad, pls suggest what can be done to fix the ailment.

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

I have multiple tiny spots on my arms, legs, back, breasts and right buttock. So I wanted to know if it's vitiligo?

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

58 Yo | F | been on statins | Non-smoker | 121 lbs My mother has this white patch on her upper left shoulder for almost 6 months. It started off big, but has shrunk in size in the last month. We are going in for a derma appointment this week. Just preparing for the worst, could this be Vitiligo?

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

I have vitiligo on my left leg only and it is decreasing by medications and phototherapy , for the past 4 5 months I was not taking phototherapy and now some new patches are forming on my left leg . I am now consuming medicine applying tacrolimus ointment cream on white spots and taking sunlight but the black skin colour is not coming on white spot

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Kindly share photos As vitiligo is benign , harmless condition and can be controlled with medicine do not worry There are many treatment options available Contact for online consultation ...  Read More

I recently got a white patch on my face and after doing a wood lamp test the doctors from CMC Vellore told me that it can be early signs of vitiligo since it's not a very prominent white patch. My question is can I do any facial on my face like a detan or something? Like it would harm?

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Should we take homoepathy medicines for vitiligo as it seems that there is no permanent Cure in Allopathy?? Or Ayurveda is better

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Cute is available for vitiligo It depends on area involved, ahe etc Take proper consultation ...  Read More

She got vitiligo after the age of 55 but after taking allopathic medicines and some injections instead of any recovery it spread even faster all over her body. Are there high chances of me or my husband also to get this disease in old age or anytime?

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Yes we can help you about the diseases facts and concerns ...  Read More

Hi. I am 37 years old...I am suffering from vitiligo for last 12 years...and I am already under allopathic treatment since then...I am taking my oral medicines regularly and using my ointments on patches regularly but my patches is not stable since now. I am also taking immune suppression medicine in Good doses but no positive response. Now I wan

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Hello, Thank you for explaining your condition in detail. I understand how difficult it can be to deal with Vitiligo for such a long time, especially when you have been taking regular treatment but st ...  Read More

Hi. My queries are as follows; (1)I want to know ,if there is any role of Vit B12 in color formation in case of vitiligo? (2)Apart from Vit B12 what are others vitamins that play vital role in color formation in case of vitiligo?? (3) Pls share brand names of vit B12 tablets? (4) Is vit B12, cobalamin and Methylcobalamin same?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am having puffiness under one eye. Kindly please let me know which medicine or cream I can use to treat puffiness under one eye?

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Relift cream ...  Read More

I am having Chilblains on my feet. That's why I wanted to know if I can apply Tenovate ointment to treat Chilblains on feet?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Please give medicine best one for insomnia-Taking this medicine for urine retention and iron deficiency and gastro issues which of this can lead to insomnia which is best medicine to treat insomnia

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

I have some kind of pain on the right side of this finger. Some yellow colour fuss is formed on the right side. What may be the reason and how can i treat this?

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Unable to see the pic as its not clear. Anyway Hot fomentation with boric powder two times press it although its paining so pus comes out. Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for 3to5 day ...  Read More

Hi my sister is suffering from vitiligo during her pregnancy.we confused abt treatment.can anyone plz tell me what kind of treatment is suitable for her

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have red colour warts at many places..face,.chest, back etc. I have fair skin and they are quite prominently seen. Are they treatable? Does it involve internal medicine or external treatment?

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You need to share the images for making a proper diagnosis and its treatment. ...  Read More

I have severe ocd what is the perfect doze of prodep to treat it along with behaviour therapy and what else I can do

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Hello, in OCD, Prodep (Fluoxetine) is often started at a low dose and gradually increased based on response. The effective dose for OCD is generally higher but this varies individually and should be a ...  Read More

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