Vitiligo lesions are still relatively small in size and can be treated by topical glucocorticoid creams, calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors, vitamin D3 derivatives and other creams.
1. glucocorticoid preparations: can help to help patients restore skin color, suitable for the treatment of early lesions, commonly used drugs are fluticasone propionate, hydrocortisone butyrate, but avoid long-term use, so as not to lead to skin atrophy, capillary dilatation and other adverse reactions.
2. Calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors: commonly used drugs include tacrolimus cream, pimecrolimus cream, etc., which can play a role in color restoration, but are prone to cause folliculitis and acne and other adverse reactions.
3. Vitamin D3 derivatives: commonly used medications are capotriol ointment or tacalcitol ointment, combined with NB-UVB can effectively enhance the efficacy.
For the treatment of vitiligo, there are surgical as well as physical methods, specific treatment methods and drugs, according to the patient’s condition and needs, under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment and the use of drugs.