Question 1

what are the best creams for vitiligo?

Accepted Answer

Topical tacrolimus: Topical tacrolimus ointment is an effective therapy for vitiligo. Topical steroid creams are used first, but long term usage is problematic and has many consequences.

Question 2

i have tried many dermatologist and creams and nothing. what else can i use to heal vitiligo?

Accepted Answer

Vitilgo: I presume the "many" dermatologists have tried their best you help you. Have they all tried the same approach without benefit to you? Have they tried different approaches and are some of them helpful to some extent?

Question 3

mt sister has vitiligo and she wants to use benoquin (monobenzone) 20 cream .. is it a cure ? what are side effects? do you recommend it ?

Accepted Answer

Vitiligo tx: Monobenzone is used to treat the uneven appearance of the skin due to a loss of skin color (vitiligo). It works by permanently removing color from normal skin located around skin with vitiligo. This will help to make the appearance of the skin more even.  Assure this is the diagnosis for tx.  Some side effects are permanent loss of skin color, possible irritation, increased sun burn (use spf).

Question 4

what is the best cream helps in the treatment of vitiligo on the face?

Accepted Answer

No miracle: I can't think of any cream which is truly effective in restoring pigment to the skin.

Question 5

i tried many dermatologist and creams and but nothing worked to heal vitiligo? any other ideas?

Accepted Answer

Tough question: especially that you sought advice from specialists, try finding a dermatologist with special expertise in vitiligo or a tertiary/quaternary healthcare center where they undergo clinical trials on the disease, good luck

Question 6

how to use clobetasol propionate cream for vitiligo?

Accepted Answer

Won't work: The cream you mention is a steroid cream meant for inflammatory, itching skin eruptions, and not for vitiligo.

Question 7

i had a fungal infc.  i used cortisone cream then i got a white patch , how can i know that if this vitiligo or just a side effect of the cream?

Accepted Answer

Hypopigmentation: After a skin inflammation area or dermatitis lesion due to any reason is resolved, it will look lighter than the surrounding normal skin area. It is likely due to suppression or death of the local pigmented cells in the process. The white patch is more pronounced if you have dark complexion or expose to sunlight. It will gradually fade away. It might take many months or longer.

Question 8

quickest way to restore penile discoloration due to friction burns? i know it isnt vitiligo because a cream i have been applying is very slowly restoring color to the affected areas?

Accepted Answer

: There is no fast way to change this. If the cream is helping pl continue it

Question 9

hello, i would like to ask if it is okey to use pharmaceris viti-melo day protective day cream for vitiligo skin with spf 50+ even though i don't have a vitiligo. i accidentally purchased this cream online as a sunscreen. i have a dry skin?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can use it as a strong sunscreen.

Question 10

hi there , my 3 year old son has vitiligo, he is using  protopic, is this ok, or should i check for better cream,??? as i'm not seeing many difference

Accepted Answer

Vitiligo is a pigmen: Issue and usually whit 
Skin lesions occur that 
Might remain or fill in 
Pigment in time. Can try
Lotrimin cream 1% or leave alone
Usually fills in naturally in time.

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What are the best creams for vitiligo?

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I have tried many dermatologist and creams and nothing. what else can i use to heal vitiligo?

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Mt sister has vitiligo and she wants to use benoquin (monobenzone) 20 cream .. is it a cure ? what are side effects? do you recommend it ?

A member asked:

What is the best cream helps in the treatment of vitiligo on the face?

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I tried many dermatologist and creams and but nothing worked to heal vitiligo? any other ideas?

A member asked:

How to use clobetasol propionate cream for vitiligo?

A member asked:

I had a fungal infc. i used cortisone cream then i got a white patch , how can i know that if this vitiligo or just a side effect of the cream?

A member asked:

Quickest way to restore penile discoloration due to friction burns? i know it isnt vitiligo because a cream i have been applying is very slowly restoring color to the affected areas?

A member asked:

Hello, i would like to ask if it is okey to use pharmaceris viti-melo day protective day cream for vitiligo skin with spf 50+ even though i don't have a vitiligo. i accidentally purchased this cream online as a sunscreen. i have a dry skin?

A member asked:

Hi there , my 3 year old son has vitiligo, he is using protopic, is this ok, or should i check for better cream,??? as i'm not seeing many difference

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