Vitiligo topical medications are commonly used, such as glucocorticoid preparations, calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors, vitamin D3 derivatives and so on. Because of the individual physique and the condition is different, there is no which kind of topical medication effect is good to say.
1. Glucocorticoid preparations: commonly used drugs such as compound dexamethasone cream, hydrocortisone cream and so on. These drugs are suitable for the range of less than 10% of the body surface area of the progress of the white spots, can stop the spread of white spots and restore part of the skin color. Long-term application of these drugs may cause skin atrophy, capillary dilatation and other adverse reactions. It should be avoided to be used around the eyes.
2. Calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors: commonly used drugs such as tacrolimus ointment, pimecrolimus cream and so on. The drug is suitable for the face, mucous membranes, skin folds and other thin and tender parts of the face, adults and children can be applied. Such drugs may increase the incidence of folliculitis and acne.
3. Vitamin D3 derivatives: Commonly used drugs include Calcipotriol ointment, tacalcitol ointment and so on. These drugs can inhibit the proliferation of skin cells, thus preventing the spread of white spots, and can enhance the therapeutic effect.
The above medication should be used under the guidance of the doctor, to avoid self-medication. The actual Vitiligo patients are advised to go to the regular hospital in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.