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Is there a way to slow the development of psoriasis or vitiligo?

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Yes and no: These are two distinctly different skin orders. Psoriasis can be effectiveness treated with medications and other therapies such as uv light. Vitiligo is generally untreatable.

Answered 4/22/2013

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Dr. John Chiu answered

UVB-NB: UVB-NB has been reported to be effective on some vitiligo as well as psoriasis. Worth a try.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 2/5/2015

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