Vitiligo treatment is closely linked to oxidative stress, which aggravates the damage of the melanocytes, making them stop producing melanin. Antioxidants constitute a great ally in combatting oxidative stress of the melanocytes, helping cell recovery, specifically,...
Winter is here. The days get shorter, daylight hours diminish and there is less sunlight exposure. At this time of year, phototherapy with domestic-use lamps becomes even more essential for vitiligo treatment. Let’s take a look at the advantages. Narrow-band UVB...
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that plays a vital role in treating vitiligo thanks to its action, which is a precursor to the synthesis of tyrosine, and, by extension, of melanin. The human body uses amino acids to produce proteins with the aim of helping...
Vitiligo treatment is a long distance race requiring consistency and patience before results are seen. January is the month of choice for making good resolutions, and caring for your skin suffering from vitiligo should be one of them. Treating vitiligo is no easy...
Laser hair removal is contraindicated in certain cases, such as for patients with vitiligo or psoriasis, and of course, during pregnancy. The reason: it causes changes to pigmentation, potentially causing the destruction of the melanocytes. Laser hair removal is based...
