how can i depigmentate my vitiligo all over if i am dark skin are their any depigmentation creams out there that can depigmentate my vitiligo all over
I don't know if you'll read this but 3/4 of my skin is affected by vitiligo after 12 yrs. I have been able to hide it until this summer. I am Caucasianand 95% of my face is depigmented but my neck is a mess. I work for a derm and finally have made the decision to depigment. Premixed Benoquin is no longer available but it can be compounded at a specialty pharmacy and cost me 45$ for a 35gram tube. You are to use it for no longer than 4 months and I have only used it for a week.
You know if you have vitiligo don't rely or listen to doctors. Other tx were too timely and insurance won't cover any treatment because they find it a "cosmetic" problem even though it IS an autoimmune disorder. Screw them I say. Hopefully you found a pharmacy and I hope this tx works. I have hope for once that I will look as normal as the next guy.....SOON!!! YAY!!
Megan
Thank you!
The so called 'expert' just gives pre-prepared answers.
You are wonderful.
I found this on http://www.nvfi.org/pages/info_depigmentation.php:
Pharmacies that can fill prescriptions for monobenzone (Benoquin):
Medical Center Pharmacy
Yale Physicians Building
800 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 688-6816
Robert Delvecchio, R.Ph. The Medicine Shop
931 Highway 28
Milford, OH 45150
(513)831-8211
1-800-944-8211
Market Street Pharmacy (formerly Village Pharmacy)
2530 S. Georgia St.
Amarillo, TX 79109
TEL: (806) 468-9911
FAX: (806) 468-6071
Attn: Sherry Risinger
****, Pharmacist/Owner Randy's Prescription Service
3520 Pacific Avenue
Olympia, WA 98501
(360)491-0330
Thank you so much for replying,
My problem is I have discussed these options with a dermatologist, and I have made the decision to depigment. My problem is that I live on a tiny island, and the dermatologists here are very inexperienced with vitiligo.
I have been getting treatment, but it isn't working. I'd like to have depigmentation, because vitiligo is so stressful for me. This is the only way to go.
I just wanted to know how it is done.
But again, thank you so much for replying. I really appreciate it.
Hello,
Treatment options for vitiligo include steroids,psoralen photochemotherapy(PUVA),depigmentation and surgical therapy like skin grafting,micropigmentation or tattooing and autologous melanocyte transplants.However the choice of therapy depends on the number of white patches; their location, sizes, and how widespread they are and the option that is convenient to you. I would suggest you to discuss these options with a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.