VITILIGO Skin Care Tips
- Apr 25, 2019 at 6:05pm
- by Dr. Vishwas Patel
VITILIGO Skin Care Tips
- Since vitiligo skin can burn more easily, protect your skin from the sun
- Wear protective clothing
- Use broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
- Apply good moisturiser if your skin is dry
Do you want to add colour to your skin safely?
- A waterproof concealing cream or makeup
- A self-tanner or skin dye with dihydroxyacetone
Consider using
To support the immune system, maintain a healthy lifestyle by:>
- Reducing stress
- Eating a balanced, nutritional diet
Trauma can cause new patches to form:
- Avoid scrapes, cuts or burns
Mental health is important too,
- If you feel depressed, ashamed or self-conscious, communicate this feelings to your dermatologist, loved ones or others with vitiligo
For more information visit your dermatologist