Vitiligo Treatment London

Vitiligo cannot be cured. However, various treatment options are available, including wart removal treatments. These help manage the condition. They slow its progression. They encourage color to return. At Harley Street Prestige Medical, we offer a range of advanced treatments. We tailor them to your needs.

1. Topical Treatments

Topical treatments are often the first therapy for vitiligo. They aim to reduce inflammation. They promote color to return in affected areas.

Types of Topical Treatments Include:

• Corticosteroid Creams: Help reduce inflammation. May promote color to return. This works especially when applied in the early stages of vitiligo.
• Calcineurin Inhibitors: Non-steroid creams like tacrolimus. These can work well to restore pigment to smaller areas that have lost color.
• Vitamin D Analogues: Used to control skin cell growth. They encourage color to return.

2. Phototherapy

Phototherapy is also called light therapy. It is one of the most effective treatments for vitiligo. It involves exposing your skin to ultraviolet light. This stimulates melanocytes. It encourages the production of melanin.

Our Phototherapy Options Include:

• Narrowband UVB Therapy: A widely used treatment. It involves exposing skin to UVB light to promote color to return. It works for both widespread and localized vitiligo.
• Excimer Laser: It delivers targeted UVB light to smaller affected areas. It is ideal for treating vitiligo without affecting surrounding healthy skin.

3. Oral Medications

In some cases, we may prescribe oral medications. These help manage your body’s immune response. They slow the progression of vitiligo.

Available Oral Treatments Include:

• Corticosteroids: May be prescribed in short courses. They reduce your immune system’s attack on melanocytes.
• Immunosuppressants: Help control your body’s immune response. This is particularly helpful in more widespread cases of vitiligo.

4. Lifestyle and Skincare Advice

Managing vitiligo well involves protecting your skin. You need to adopt a proper skincare routine. Our skin doctors provide tailored advice on lifestyle changes, skincare products, and sun protection.

Lifestyle Support Includes:

• Tips for sun protection to prevent skin damage and worsening of vitiligo
• Advice on skincare products to maintain skin health and moisture
• Help on how to manage stress, which can be a possible trigger for vitiligo flare-ups