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VITILIGO
SAFE, EFFECTIVE VITILIGO TREATMENTS
The cause of vitiligo is thought to be autoimmune, meaning that the body attacks its own pigment-producing cells. Most patients with vitiligo are otherwise healthy. Occasionally, vitiligo may occur with other diseases such as thyroid disease or alopecia areata.
The course and severity of pigment loss differ with each person. There is no way to predict how much color an individual will lose. In general, because of the contrast in color, vitiligo appears more obvious in patients with skin of color.
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR VITILIGO
Treatment of vitiligo begins with topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors. For best results, at Vital Dermatology NJ, we often utilize these agents along with full body or excimertargeted narrowband UVB.
To learn more about vitiligo, visit medlineplus.gov.
SCHEDULE YOUR VITILIGO TREATMENT ONLINE
To learn more about vitiligo treatment options, contactVital Dermatology NJ in Parsippany NJ, to schedule a consultation. You can also schedule an appointment online here.
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ALOPECIA AREATA
Alopecia Areata is a condition in which patients get small round patches of hair loss that usually grow back on their own, or may persist for years. It can happen to anyone, but is more common in people with a family history of the disease.
PHOTOTHERAPY
Phototherapy, or light therapy, involves exposing the skin to ultraviolet light on a consistent basis and under medical supervision. Present in natural sunlight, narrowband ultraviolet B (nbUVB) is a small range of ultraviolet light that effectively treats inflammatory skin diseases.
PSORIASIS
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder characterized by raised lesions with silvery scale that most often occur on the scalp, elbows, knees and lower back. It can range from a very mild, hardly noticeable rash to a severe eruption that covers large areas of the body.