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Vitiligo: How do I know which treatment is best for me?
The different lines of treatment for vitiligo are based on stopping the de-pigmentation of the skin and re-pigmenting affected areas. The choice of treatments is conditioned by the type of vitiligo suffered by each patient.
Phenylalanine: key to the re-pigmentation of skin affected by vitiligo
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid precursor to the synthesis of tyrosine, and thereby, of melanin.
Around 20% of people suffering from vitiligo have a thyroid condition
Vitiligo is associated with other autoimmune illnesses, such as Addison’s disease, thyroid disease and pernicious anaemia. This autoimmune condition is precisely the common link between them all.
Oxidative stress and vitiligo, close enemies
Oxidative stress is closely linked to vitiligo, as it worsens damage to melanocytes, which stop producing melanin.
Phototherapy for the treatment of vitiligo, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis
Phototherapy is based on the treatment of skin diseases using ultraviolet radiation.
Psychological impact and response after diagnosis of vitiligo
Statistics show that patients with skin disorders, and especially those affected by vitiligo, have 20% more psychiatric disorders than the rest of the population.
Treatment of vitiligo with photosensitisers and phototherapy
The treatment of vitiligo is not easy; it calls for time, perseverance and the combination of different techniques for there to be results. At Abedul Farma we suggest combining photosensitisers, repigmentation treatments and phototherapy to achieve results.
Caring for skin with vitiligo in winter
Since the cold weather accelerates dehydration of the skin, winter requires extra care, especially for people with vitiligo.
