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Psoralen + UVA (PUVA) phototherapy

Psoralen + UVA (PUVA) phototherapy

When my vitiligo started I was treated with this medication and also tripsoralen I had to take the pills half an hour later take a sun cover very well my eyes. Very expensive medication. But between has skin cancer or cure the vitiligo I choose not continue with this medication ( it was for years) not result wasting money a frustrating

A MyVitiligoTeam Member said:

That’s the right actitud. When people Drs etc notice that you are anxious to find cure for your condition they take advantage of this , very few people… read more

posted about 1 month ago

Is there a cure for this or a treatment

Is there a cure for this or a treatment

A MyVitiligoTeam Member said:

Hi Janet. There isn’t a cure but there are treatments available if you are interested. Check out the “Resources” tab for an article on treatments that… read more

posted about 1 month ago

What other conditions did you get after getting vitiligo?

What other conditions did you get after getting vitiligo?

I’m wondering what other conditions people got after being diagnosed with vitiligo. Or before for that matter. I’ve seen some discussions of psoriasis. What other conditions did you get? Did they come before or after the vitiligo?

A MyVitiligoTeam Member said:

No I was basically born with vitiligo and didn't get Graves' until I was 31

posted 13 days ago
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