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1. #INCONTROL MEDICAL GEL INGREDIENTS HOW TO#
2. #INCONTROL MEDICAL GEL INGREDIENTS SKIN#
3. #INCONTROL MEDICAL GEL INGREDIENTS PATCH#
4. #INCONTROL MEDICAL GEL INGREDIENTS FREE#

you have segmental vitiligo and want further treatment.you cannot use topical steroids because of the risk of side effects.your face is affected and you want further treatment.more than 10% of your body is affected by vitiligo.

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Side effects of topical steroids include: You may also want to take photos yourself. The GP may take photos of your vitiligo throughout your treatment to monitor any signs of improvement. Treatment will be stopped if your vitiligo has improved significantly. You may also be referred to a dermatologist. If it's improved slightly, you may continue treatment, but have a break from treatment every few weeks. If there's no improvement, you may be referred to a dermatologist. If the treatment is causing side effects, you may need to stop using a topical steroid.Īfter another month or 2, the GP will check how much your vitiligo has improved. Follow-upĪfter 1 month, you'll have a follow-up appointment so the GP can check how well the treatment is working and whether you have any side effects. One FTU is enough to treat an area of skin twice the size of an adult's hand. One FTU is the amount of topical steroid squeezed along an adult's fingertip. Topical steroids are measured in a standard unit called the fingertip unit (FTU). You usually need to apply the treatment once a day.

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Possible steroids that may be prescribed include:Ī GP will tell you how to apply the cream or ointment to the patches and how much you should use. Using topical steroidsĪ GP may prescribe a cream or an ointment, depending on what you prefer and where it will be used. Speak to a GP if you want to use a topical steroid on your face.įind out more about topical steroids.

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You need to be trained in using the camouflage creams, but the service is free (although donations are welcome) and some creams can be prescribed on the NHS.Ĭamouflage creams are waterproof and can be applied anywhere on the body. The cream helps to blend the white patches with the rest of your skin, so they are not as noticeable.įor advice about skin camouflage, a GP may refer you to the Changing Faces Skin Camouflage Service. The creams are made to match a range of skin tones. Skin camouflage creams can be applied to the white patches of skin. You should therefore consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D. It might be difficult to get enough vitamin D from food and sunlight alone. Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D, although a form of vitamin D is also found in some foods, such as oily fish. Vitamin D is essential for keeping bones and teeth healthy. If your skin is not exposed to the sun, there's an increased risk of vitamin D deficiency. This is particularly important if you have fair skin. However, if you have vitiligo there is not enough melanin in your skin, so it is not protected.Īlways apply a sunscreen, ideally with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50 or above, to protect your skin from sunburn and long-term damage. When skin is exposed to sunlight, it produces a pigment called melanin to help protect it from ultraviolet (UV) light. You must protect your skin from the sun and do not use sunbeds. Sunburn is a severe risk if you have vitiligo. You may be referred to a doctor who specialises in treating skin conditions (dermatologist) if further treatment is needed.

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a topical steroid (a cream or ointment that contains a steroid)įurther treatment may not be necessary if, for example, you only have a small patch of vitiligo or your natural skin colour is very light.However, for some people treatment is not permanent, and it cannot always control the spread of the condition. Treatment for vitiligo is based on changing the appearance of the skin by restoring its colour.