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Any One Using Steroids To Treat Their Vitiligo? My New Derm Prescribed Demexadone (spelling). Too Many Side Effects For Me. Anyone Using?
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Hello TDColes I'm glad you made a decision to use oral steroids! 👏🏾

I Can't Get Into A Dernaroligist For 6 MonthsVitiligo Has Spread To My EyelidsI Scratch Them EndlesslyAny Advise On A Cream Ro Stop Itch?
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Robyn2 great to here this news of your purchasing antihistamine to control your problem with scratching. 😃

Has Anyone Tried Peptides As A Treatment?
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If so, have you experienced success? I am researching for possible treatment for my 10 year old. Topicals and phototherapy have been giving her anxiety and I'm trying to find alternative treatments for now.

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No, but please post if you get good results.

Need A Dermatologist Recommendation In NC
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Hi, i have made two appointments that have taken months to get. One in Florida and one in Raleigh NC. The doctor in NC spent about 3 minutes with me, prescribed Opzelura and left. i told her my vitiligo was growing rapidly and she showed zero interest in a follow up. can someone recommend a good dermatologist in the Triangle area? My vitiligo is spreading every day even with Opzelura. The itching is terrible. thx in advance

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PabloRelter...I had the same outcome. The doctor's really can't explain the treatments and the extremely cost factors for this deficiency. I was in and out of their office quickly. Opzelura was given… read more

When Opzelura Is Successful And There Is Repigmentation, Is The Repigmentation Permanent Or Do You Need To Use Opzelura Forever?
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Many thanks for your quick response, Eric....I haven't been able to find info on this anywhere. Just a quick follow up question: When you say Opzelura is a drug you have to "take" it sounds like you… read more

Did Anyone Tried Light Therapy And For How Long
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Yes they are expensive my insurance covers 90% once I meet my deductible.

I Was Told By A Health Provider To Take Vitamin D3 And Magnesium Glycinate To Slow Down The Vitiligo.
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I have no insurance. And want some insite as to what I can use over the counter to fade the vitiligo spots? It's spreading everywhere faster than ever before. Is it something I am eating?

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Thank You for your advice and for reaching out to me. It's appreciated. I was told that stress is the main cause of this autoimmune deficiency. And to me it's difficult to handle everyday… read more

What Can I Do To Make My Hands And Feet Better?
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Hi, the freckles are the skin repigmenting! You want that!Opzalura will speed repigmentation process ! It worked extremely well when used everyday, twice a day, I’m very sensitive and had some side… read more

Can Vitiligo Patient Drink Alcohol Like Beer,wine, Whiskey And Brandy?
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I think you can take a drink alcohol occasionally and moderately. If by doing that, you would feel good and relaxed, then take your drink. Not everything has to be black or white.

How Can I Order Authentic Opluzera Cream Online
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I m from India.... It becomes hard to get it here.... Anyways thanks