Remember:
Repigmentation is a journey, not a quick fix. Try your best to be patient —progress takes time.
Remember:
Be clear with your dermatologist about your treatment goals and expectations.
Remember:
Remain consistent with your vitiligo treatment plan. Regular follow-ups with your dermatologist can make a big difference.
Remember:
What works for someone else’s vitiligo may not work the same way for yours, and that’s okay.
Remember:
Celebrate small wins—slowed progression or even tiny spots of repigmentation could mean your treatment is helping.
Set goals
A treatment plan could include these goals with your dermatologist:
Regulating the immune system
Stop patches from spreading to other areas and getting larger
Achieving repigmentation
Restore lost color
Maintaining results
Retain restored pigment
No matter what, know that:
It’s alright to want your pigment back. Plenty of people share that same feeling.
Options
Common treatments for nonsegmental vitiligo:
Note: Your dermatologist may prescribe one or a combination of the above treatments.
Keep in mind:
Melanocytes (skin cells that produce pigment) are also made in hair follicles, so areas with hair can sometimes get some of their color back. Places without hair, like the palms, soles, and lips, can be harder to repigment once melanocytes are lost. Regardless of where you’d like to achieve repigmentation, the process won’t happen overnight.
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Talking with a dermatologist is the most important step in vitiligo management—we can help you find one
Please Note: While we update our directory regularly, this list may not have current provider information. The results shown may not reflect all of the doctors who treat vitiligo in your area.
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