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Suffering From Vitiligo. Narrow Band Therapy. Why Is Psoraline Not Required?

hi...i m suffering from vitiligo since i was 5 , now i m 20 i m taking a narrow band therapy my doctor prescribed me folihit(some kind of folic acid tab) and nurokind od(some, vitamin B complex)..what s the use of these tabs in my case ..what changes do i need in my routine and my diet ..do i need sunblock ...and i m i going right with narrow band or need PUVA..why psoraline is not require in narrow band ....
Tue, 9 Oct 2012
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There is no complete and/or comprehensive cure. Many aim for cosmetic improvement
There is no appreciable difference between the two treatments - the one your doctor is familiar with is good enough
Good luck
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Suffering From Vitiligo. Narrow Band Therapy. Why Is Psoraline Not Required?

Hi There is no complete and/or comprehensive cure. Many aim for cosmetic improvement There is no appreciable difference between the two treatments - the one your doctor is familiar with is good enough Good luck