Summary and Conclusion: Vitiligo
- There are no known specific directed options for prevention of vitiligo exacerbations.
- Localized vitiligo may be treated with creams containing corticosteroids, tacrolimus and calcipotriol (1). In more widespread vitiligo, phototherapy is a good option(1,3,4) with awareness of the dangers of skin cancer as the number of exposures to ultraviolet light increases (2, 3).
References:
1.Tamesis ME, Morelli JG. Vitiligo treatment in childhood: A state of the art review. Pediatr Dermatol 2010;27:437-45. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20553403
2.Skin cancer Foundation. skincancer.org, Shining Light on Ultraviolet Radiation. Accessed 8/11/2013. http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/uva-and-uvb/shining-light-on-ultraviolet-radiation
