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Can 'vitiligo' Be Permanently Cured?
can vitiligo be permanently cured? I was diagnosed as having this problem when i developed a small spot under my eye, got it treated via NB-uvR. iam afraid it could occur again. can it be permanently cured. no genetic history. a few of my eyelashes and scalp hair also turned white.
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
yes vitiligo can be permanently cured, but it depends on the genetic makeup, environment and autoimmune status of the person. many medical and laser treatments are available. keep in mind that vitiligo having koebnerization that means traumatized area can get lesion. to prevent this use moisturizer lotion all over the body and avoid scratching.
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