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Suggest Treatment For Vitiligo And Hair Fall Issues

hi i am savita here..i am 39 years old....and iam having vitiligo since 25 years...i am taking uv therapy without any medicine....at some areas like my back the spots has gone on some parts but my skin is becoming very dry and darken also.........and iam also facing the hair fall problem.... can u help
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Phototherapy can lead to dryness of skin. I suggest you to use a moisturizer regularly. You may continue with phototherapy sessions. In addition I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid like mometasone furoate 0.1% once daily on the vitiligo patches. Excessive hair fall could be due to just a temporary phase due to stress, change of season or nutritional deficiency and it happens in most individuals at some point or the other. I suggest you to take a balanced nutritious diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. Also would suggest adding an oral biotin supplement once daily for a few weeks.

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Suggest Treatment For Vitiligo And Hair Fall Issues

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Phototherapy can lead to dryness of skin. I suggest you to use a moisturizer regularly. You may continue with phototherapy sessions. In addition I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid like mometasone furoate 0.1% once daily on the vitiligo patches. Excessive hair fall could be due to just a temporary phase due to stress, change of season or nutritional deficiency and it happens in most individuals at some point or the other. I suggest you to take a balanced nutritious diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. Also would suggest adding an oral biotin supplement once daily for a few weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.