vitiligo

Ali Usman · May 27th, 2009, 07:25 AM

My brother has vitiligo. whitish patches appear on the skin. He is using ointment and tablet. But still no use. Is there other treatment for this like plastic surgery?

Ali Usman · May 29th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Nobody knows??

Niksik · May 29th, 2009, 12:14 PM

I don't think there's a cure for that.

Ali Usman · May 30th, 2009, 09:05 AM

Are you sure??

shweetdreamz · May 31st, 2009, 03:18 AM

there is no cure to reverse the effects. There are treatments out there that can speed up the whitening process so that your whole body is uniform colored..otherwise people usually have patches of white and brown...not a good look.

Ali Usman · May 31st, 2009, 01:05 PM

Oh God! Even there is no plastic surgery??

wildhalcyon · May 31st, 2009, 01:16 PM

Please consult a dermatologist. There is some remedy for such a problem. Basically, you can be provided with medication that can increase or decrease the melanin which dictates skin color.

By increasing the melanin, your brother can be made darker (more likely his own skin tone) or like Michael Jackson who is suspected of having the same affliction, you can eliminate the production of melanin, creating that pale white tone.

You do not need surgery if you brother has developed this recently as it can be rectified swiftly.

Please seek medical advice as there are several options available for vitiligo.

Milly · May 31st, 2009, 01:44 PM

My doctor told me there was no cure. Its just something you have to live with. Embrace it. I have.

Deeba1234 · May 31st, 2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali Usman

My brother has vitiligo. whitish patches appear on the skin. He is using ointment and tablet. But still no use. Is there other treatment for this like plastic surgery?

Yes, there is. My cousin has vitiligo, just a patch on her neck tho. When she was younger she had skin grafts but it's really painful and it really didn't make that much difference, nowadays there are much better treatments. She's due to have laser treatment later this yr which has worked great on others with the same condition. I would look into that if I were u, it's v.expensive but prob the only thing that will work. She uses Dermablend camouflage makeup right now to cover it up when she's out but of course she can't use that all the time and it really affects her confidence.

Ali Usman · May 31st, 2009, 11:52 PM

what is the name of the laser treatment.?

Ali Usman · Jun 2nd, 2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Niksik

I don't think there's a cure for that.

My brother is taking medicine but still no use.

Niksik · Jun 2nd, 2009, 01:50 AM

Tell your brother not to worry about it. It isn't an ifectious disease or something. Yes it may affect his self image a bit to see a change in physical apprearance but thank God he is a normal and healthy individual. Some of us may have problems that we even don't know of.

Iggle · Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:02 AM

See a dermatologist.

Ali Usman · Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:51 AM

he went to dermatologist who gave him cream and tablets. but still no use.

diamond321 · Jun 2nd, 2009, 07:10 AM

I hope and pray that Allah provides you a source for his cure Ameen ....... May he live a health life ameen

Deeba1234 · Jun 2nd, 2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali Usman

what is the name of the laser treatment.?

She is going to have Excimer laser treatment, it isn't that widely available but there have been studies that show that it is effective. Here is some info:

Vitiligo - & the XTRAC Excimer Laser

Narrow-Band UVB phototherapy is a a cheaper treatment that also works in many cases (not well at all tho on hands or feet) , u might want to check that out as well:

http://www.docguide.com/news/content...2573100077B93A

Punjabee in USA · Jun 2nd, 2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali Usman

My brother has vitiligo. whitish patches appear on the skin. He is using ointment and tablet. But still no use. Is there other treatment for this like plastic surgery?

There is a cure for Vitiligo in Homeopathy -

http://www.leucoderma.com/app/default.asp

Deeba1234 · Jun 2nd, 2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wildhalcyon

Please consult a dermatologist. There is some remedy for such a problem. Basically, you can be provided with medication that can increase or decrease the melanin which dictates skin color.

By increasing the melanin, your brother can be made darker (more likely his own skin tone) or like Michael Jackson who is suspected of having the same affliction, you can eliminate the production of melanin, creating that pale white tone.

You do not need surgery if you brother has developed this recently as it can be rectified swiftly.

Please seek medical advice as there are several options available for vitiligo.

Michael Jackson used a cream called Benoquin (which is now not available as the manufacturer has stopped making it) to depigment, it's v.dangerous as it can lead ppl to develop skin cancer (as he is also suspected of having). Users of it were meant to very very careful in the sun cos their skin becomes sensitive cos of their lack of melanin, they have to always use sunblock (no matter how sunny or not the day is), are not meant to allow their skin to be exposed to sunlight, must use umbrellas etc. which is nearly impossible. That drug was also only really recommended for ppl who had vitiligo on 50% or more of their body. Like u mentioned the person wouldn't merely turn 'normal' white, it's super pale, almost a 'goth' type white skin shade.

km_fmh · Jun 28th, 2009, 02:24 PM

@Ali usman= ask him to have kalwanji 1 tea spoon as v first thing in morning.. laser treatment has best results unless vitiligo is on hands and feet.. il soon post u a specific ayyat to recite for this..

maroush · Jun 28th, 2009, 03:28 PM

Where are the patches? Are they visible to others, like on the face, arms etc?