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Should Dermovate Be Taken For Vitiligo?
I had vitiligo since I was a lil girl. now im 32. my hands had gone all white, elbows and feet also. My doctor reccomanded dermovate in the morning, and at noon time. while in the evening I should use protopic. what do you think about this pls? I also drink lots of fresh mint. thanks
Thu, 23 Jan 2014
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Dermovate is a potent steroid and shod be used with caution under the supervision of a dermatologist. I generally give it once a day in the morning along with tacrolimus/ pimecrolimus ( protopic) at bedtime. If your doctor has advised twice a day, please follow up regularly with him/ her as it could have adverse effects if used for more than 4-6 weeks.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Dermovate is a potent steroid and shod be used with caution under the supervision of a dermatologist. I generally give it once a day in the morning along with tacrolimus/ pimecrolimus ( protopic) at bedtime. If your doctor has advised twice a day, please follow up regularly with him/ her as it could have adverse effects if used for more than 4-6 weeks.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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