Vitiligo Treatment London

While vitiligo cannot be cured, there are various treatment options available to help manage the condition, slow its progression, and encourage repigmentation. At Harley Street Prestige Medical, we offer a range of advanced treatments tailored to your needs.

1. Topical Treatments

Topical treatments are often the first line of therapy for vitiligo, aimed at reducing inflammation and promoting repigmentation of the affected areas.

Types of Topical Treatments Include:

• Corticosteroid Creams: Help to reduce inflammation and may promote repigmentation, especially when applied in the early stages of vitiligo.
• Calcineurin Inhibitors: Non-steroidal creams, such as tacrolimus, that can be effective in restoring pigment to smaller areas of depigmentation.
• Vitamin D Analogues: Used to modulate skin cell growth and encourage repigmentation.

2. Phototherapy

Phototherapy, or light therapy, is one of the most effective treatments for vitiligo. It involves exposing the skin to ultraviolet light to stimulate melanocytes and encourage the production of melanin.

Our Phototherapy Options Include:

• Narrowband UVB Therapy: A widely used treatment that involves exposing the skin to UVB light to promote repigmentation. It is effective for both widespread and localised vitiligo.
• Excimer Laser: Delivers targeted UVB light to smaller, affected areas, ideal for treating patches of vitiligo without affecting the surrounding healthy skin.

3. Oral Medications

In some cases, oral medications may be prescribed to help manage the body’s immune response and slow the progression of vitiligo.

Available Oral Treatments Include:

• Corticosteroids: May be prescribed in short courses to reduce the immune system’s attack on melanocytes.
• Immunosuppressants: Help to regulate the body’s immune response, particularly in more widespread cases of vitiligo.

4. Lifestyle and Skincare Advice

Managing vitiligo effectively involves protecting your skin and adopting a proper skincare routine. Our dermatologists provide tailored advice on lifestyle changes, skincare products, and sun protection.

Lifestyle Support Includes:

• Recommendations for sun protection to prevent skin damage and worsening of vitiligo.
• Advice on skincare products to maintain skin health and hydration.
• Guidance on how to manage stress, which can be a potential trigger for vitiligo flare-ups.