Current Treatments Medications -

Current Treatments Medications

Vitiligo is typically not harmful to your health. However, it’s important to consult your healthcare provider for tailored treatment recommendations. Medical interventions can help slow the progression of pigmentation loss, promote the regeneration of melanocytes, and may restore skin color.^1,2

Treatment options include:^1,2

Topical medications include:

⚫ Corticosteroids

⚫ Calcineurin inhibitors

⚫ Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors

Light therapy

Light therapy exposes your skin to a type of ultraviolet (UV) light, which may

restore your natural skin color

Surgery

Surgery may be an option for some patients, which include skin graft and cell transplant

Depigmentation therapy

Depigmentation removes the remaining color on the skin and is rarely used

References:

1. Vitiligo [Internet]. Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12419-vitiligo Accessed January 2025.

2. Vitiligo [Internet]. American Academy of Dermatology. Available at: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/vitiligo-treatment Accessed January 2025.