Vitix and Viticolor - the optimal means for the treatment of Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the absence of melanin pigment in areas of human skin, which tends to spread lesions throughout the body. In the world, 1% of the population suffers from this disease, the majority of cases in percentage terms are registered in India - 8% and Mexico - 3% of the total population of the countries. As one of the treatment methods, various ointments are used for the manifestations of vitiligo.

Medicines for vitiligo

All medications against various forms of vitiligo that the pharmacy offers for adults can be divided according to their effect into three categories:

1. Lightening the skin around the vitiligo patch and thus evening out the overall tone.
2. Vitiligo creams that stimulate pigmentation in affected areas. This method can quite successfully treat vitiligo, since the cause that provoked its development is eliminated: insufficient production of melanin pigment by skin cells.
3. Concealing cosmetics - that is, foundation with good coverage and a fairly dense texture. Special ointments for vitiligo, which are sold in pharmacies, have not only a toning, but also a therapeutic effect. They relieve inflammation and irritation, moisturize, nourish, and protect from ultraviolet radiation.

The doctor determines which drug is best to choose based on the results of the patient’s examination, the stage and form of the disease. The priority is not masking, but full treatment of the disease.

Effective dosage forms

You can treat vitiligo at home using anti-vitiligo medications of various forms. Creams are best suited for external use: they have a good texture, spread easily and are quickly absorbed without leaving greasy marks or film.

The texture of the ointment is a little denser. There are also gels. They have the lightest texture, but not all drugs are available in this pharmaceutical form. Some drugs are available in the form of oils or solutions for lotions, compresses and applications. You need to pay attention to the composition of liquid forms of medications against vitiligo. If it contains ethanol, this drug may dry out the skin and cause irritation.

List of drugs and which ones to choose

So, for the treatment of vitiligo, ointments, creams, solutions and other external preparations are selected by the doctor depending on the severity of the disease and the objectives. The funds may include:

• vitamins and mineral complexes;
• essential oils;
• hormonal substances;
• plant extracts.

In most cases, external medications are combined with physiotherapy, otherwise their effectiveness is either significantly reduced or absent altogether. Vitiligo does not affect the functioning of internal organs and is, in fact, only a cosmetic defect. Therefore, treatment of this disease is carried out on an outpatient basis: the patient fulfills all instructions at home, and comes to a medical facility to undergo physical procedures and monitor the effectiveness of therapy. If the effectiveness is low, the doctor adjusts the regimen and replaces the drugs used with more active ones. The treatment regimen is as follows:

1. For minor lesions in children and adults, many begin treatment with homeopathic medicines. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, adhere to a diet, and control your psycho-emotional state during the course. The first results are assessed after 1-2 months, the full course of treatment can last up to one year. But if positive dynamics are not observed within 3-4 months, drugs with more active components are included in the regimen.
2. At any stage of the disease, with minor or extensive lesions, it is advisable to use photosensitizers. These are ointments and creams that may also contain herbal ingredients, but begin to act only under the influence of ultraviolet rays. The patient receives radiation during exposure to the sun in the summer or through an ultraviolet lamp. It is important to correctly calculate the dosage of the product and the duration of the session so as not to get burned.
3. If herbal remedies do not help cure vitiligo or at least improve the patient’s condition, the doctor may prescribe hormonal medications. They are used only in extreme cases, as the very last method, when all others were powerless to help. Such drugs are contraindicated for children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly. And in principle, healthy people are not recommended to use them for a long time.

Vitiligo, as mentioned above, does not affect the functioning of internal organs. But even external medications used to treat it can have an effect. Therefore, all prescriptions are made only by the doctor, who also monitors the patient’s condition during treatment. Do not hesitate to regularly consult a dermatologist. This is much smarter than relying on your intuition and reviews of friends.

The main properties of Vitasan cream:

• the product has a photosensitizing effect: it stimulates the formation of melanin, therefore it is also effective as a product that provides an intense and uniform tan;
• has an antioxidant effect - stops destructive processes in melanocytes;
• promote the production of melanocytes with pigment;
• normalizes capillary blood circulation, respiration and metabolic processes in all layers of the epidermis;
• relieves inflammation, has antiseptic and antiallergic effects;
• accelerates healing of wounds;
• cares for the skin, softening, moisturizing it and making it pleasant to the touch.

Instructions for use “Vitasan”.

Experts recommend applying the drug to areas with disturbed pigmentation twice a day, rubbing in with gentle massaging movements. It is better to start using the product in the cold season in order to prepare the skin for sunbathing in advance. In summer, it is better to apply the product to areas of vitiligo in the morning, before going outside.

It is also important to adhere to the correct sun exposure regime:

• on days 1-3 – no more than three minutes;
• from 4 to 6 days – maximum six minutes;
• from 11 to 13 days - no more than twelve minutes;
• from days 14 to 20 you can sunbathe for fifteen minutes;
• from 21 to 25 – maximum eighteen minutes;
• after day 25 you can be in the sun for 20 minutes every day.

If you notice that the skin on the vitiligo area has become red or painful, you should not go out into the sun until the symptoms stop, and then reduce the time you spend in the sun. If during the course of using the drug it is impossible to appear in the sun every day, continue to apply the product to the vitiligo areas twice a day.

If you have to stay in the sun longer than recommended in the instructions, use sunscreen with a high SPF factor.

Protect your eyes from contact with the product.

Vitasan cream is approved for use by adolescents and children.

Contraindications: personal intolerance to the ingredients of the drug.

Release form: plastic bottle, volume 100 ml.

Report on a clinical study of the effectiveness of Vitasan cream

Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation Siberian State Medical University Clinic of Skin Diseases

Vitasan cream, manufactured by DON LLC, Tomsk, is a remedy for the complex treatment of vitiligo. The cream contains: fir oil, CO2 extracts of St. John's wort, carrot seeds, nettle, calendula, walnut and cedar oil.

The study was conducted from September 2003. to February 2004 on the basis of the clinic of skin diseases of the State Medical University. The study of the therapeutic effect of the cream was carried out on 33 patients aged 18 to 50 years.

Research results:

Method of application: The cream was applied to vitiligo lesions daily, before sun exposure, for 3 months. In addition, the patients underwent ultraphonophoresis using the AUTn-01 “Reton” apparatus with Vitasan cream N10-15 on lesions that were cosmetically significant for the patients.

A positive effect was observed in 25 patients out of 33, which amounted to 82.5%. The leading indicator when assessing the dynamics of the process is repigmentation in the lesions.

Pigment restoration took place according to the following types:

1. Pigment restoration begins at the mouths of the hair follicles, while the area of ​​the pigmented spot around the mouth of the follicle increases cyclically. First, in places where repigmentation began, an increase in the level of pigmentation was observed without a temporary increase in area. Then the area of ​​the repigmentation zone increased.
2. Transformation of clear boundaries with hyperpigmentation around the lesions into fuzzy, blurry ones.
3. “Influx” of pigmentation onto the lesion from the side of healthy skin. Most often, the “influx” moved from top to bottom. Moreover, the intensity of pigmentation in the area of ​​such an influx was higher than in the lesion, and noticeably lower than in the area of ​​surrounding healthy skin.
4. Segmental restoration of pigmentation. In this case, restoration occurred in individual segments of the skin pattern, not geographically connected with the boundaries of the lesions and the follicular apparatus. The development of this type of pigment restoration led to the appearance of reticulate pigmentation in the lesions or was characterized as a “tea au lait” coloration.

Ointments and creams for vitiligo

There is a fairly wide range of ointments and creams made specifically for the treatment of vitiligo spots on the face and body. They are, as a rule, quite expensive and the full course of treatment using drugs from a foreign manufacturer turns out to be unaffordable for many patients.

For this reason, people suffering from an unpleasant disease pay attention to other external remedies with a similar composition with a broader effect. For example, the drug Sulsena is intended to treat hair loss and baldness. But in some cases, it helped completely get rid of vitiligo. Often, ordinary fir, cedar or St. John's wort essential oil helps people overcome illness.

Corticosteroid based

It is believed that depigmentation of the skin is of an autoimmune nature. In this case, drugs containing adrenal hormone help restore the functions of skin cells that produce pigment. If vitiligo is caused by other reasons - stress or poor diet - it is not advisable to take hormonal drugs due to the large number of side effects.

The simplest and most affordable hormonal product from a domestic manufacturer is hydrocortisone ointment. A package costs up to 50 rubles; stains should be lubricated 2-3 times a day. Side effects are possible, so do not start treatment on your own.

“Skin King” is an ointment from a Chinese manufacturer, made on the basis of hormonal substances (ketoconazole, clobetasol). Turmeric is used as auxiliary active substances. The product can cause serious harm to health, has a number of dangerous side effects, can cause allergic reactions, and deterioration of the skin condition. Reviews about this drug are contradictory; it is strictly not recommended for pregnant, lactating, children and adolescents to use it. And for adults, it’s better to choose an analogue with a more balanced and gentle composition.

Protopic is a Japanese ointment containing tacrolimus, a substance that suppresses immune cells. Initially, this remedy was developed for the treatment of dermatitis. But after clinical testing, it became widely used to eliminate the manifestations of vitiligo. An important point: this remedy cannot be combined with phototherapy. The ointment is contraindicated for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children under 2 years of age. Use with caution in adolescents under 16 years of age and in patients suffering from liver failure. Possible side effects. The cost of the ointment is from 1300 rubles per package.

Plant based

Official and folk medicine knows more than 100 medicinal plants that can help with vitiligo. Plant extracts stimulate the production of melanin, increase immunity and increase the susceptibility of cells to solar radiation.

Features of the pathology

The disease, a characteristic feature of which is the loss of pigmentation of the skin and the appearance of white spots, was known to mankind many centuries ago. According to WHO, about 1% of the world's population suffers from the disease.

Vitiligo does not cause itching, pain and is completely safe for health, but it provokes psychological discomfort. The diameter, shape of the zone of increased pigmentation, and area of ​​localization of the spots are purely individual for each patient.

Vitiligo has several forms:

• focal, or local;
• generalized;
• universal.

Treatment of any of these forms is a rather lengthy and complex process. The onset of the disease can be provoked by:

• disruption of the endocrine system and hormonal imbalance;
• dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system;
• pathological changes in the gastrointestinal tract;
• infectious and chronic diseases;
• changes in autoimmune processes;
• genetic predisposition;
• mental and physical injuries.

At the initial stage, barely noticeable pink and pale milky spots appear. Gradually they increase in size, unite and acquire clearly defined boundaries.

The localization of rashes often follows the course of the nerve endings, with the lesions generally located symmetrically. Hair becomes discolored and weakens, and the skin stops responding to any type of irritant.

As the disease progresses, almost the entire integument becomes depigmented. New spots often appear in recently injured areas.

Reasons for the development of vitiligo

Vitiligo is a rare phenomenon that affects the human skin. It can appear at any age, but the first signs become noticeable in adolescence. The person does not complain of accompanying symptoms. The only inconvenience is the abnormal color of the spots, which is quite contrasting compared to the color of the skin.

If the vitiligo patch is located on the scalp, the hair in this area will also become discolored. People with severe damage may experience premature graying.

A single cause for the development of vitiligo has not yet been established. However, there is a connection between the disease and the influence of certain factors:

1. Malfunctions of the immune system. In this case, the immune system of a sick person cannot distinguish foreign cells from its own, and destroys the body.
2. Genetic predisposition. Researcher Spitz, while studying this anomaly, established a hereditary connection. When assessing the disease, the scientist received figures of 15–40% of the probability of spots appearing on the human body if similar ones occurred in relatives.
3. Endocrine disorders. Malfunctions of the adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries and pituitary gland, which are responsible for the production of hormones, can lead to the appearance of white skin fragments.
4. External stimuli. If a person's skin is exposed to sunlight for a long time, the tissue can become damaged, causing injuries and burns. The same thing happens when exposed to a variety of chemicals.
5. Metabolic disorder. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can affect changes in the cells of the integument. This happens if, as a result of failures, the body does not receive the necessary microelements for the formation of melanin.

External and internal factors can contribute to the development of vitiligo. The task of doctors and the patient is to understand the root cause in order to prevent the development of a possible pathological process.

Fighting methods

When a patient applies, the doctor prescribes a mandatory full examination, since the disease in 2/3 of patients is a consequence of ongoing disorders in the body. In severe cases, a skin biopsy, histological and biochemical blood tests are performed.

1. PUVA therapy involves irradiating the affected areas with UV radiation at a specific intensity and wavelength. Used to treat adults.
2. A surgical method is rarely used, in which the patient’s skin from healthy areas of the body is transplanted to the affected area.
3. At the pharmacy you can buy an ointment or cream for vitiligo, which should be used in glucocorticosteroid therapy.
4. A diet must be prescribed, which includes rice, corn, oats, tomatoes, and liver of cod fish.

What is the treatment based on?

Since the cause of vitiligo has not yet been fully discovered, complex therapy is used in treatment, taking into account individual indicators. Doctors welcome complex treatment, which includes hormones, herbal ingredients, essential oils, and vitamins. Pharmacies offer tablets, ointments, gels and an alcohol solution to cure the disease. Ointments help hide stains well, but they are contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as during cancer. You can also use alternative or traditional medicine, or use laser irradiation techniques. The main thing is that the treatment is multidirectional.

Features of drug therapy

The goal of treatment is to replenish the number of missing melanocytes. The result of therapy often appears no earlier than after 6 months. The drug treatment provided and the drugs prescribed depend on the form of the disease:

• In localized cases, ointments with moderate activity are used, gradually replacing them with agents with strong activity (Momat, Hydrocortisone, Advantan).
• For generalized cases, tablet forms are prescribed with simultaneous UV irradiation (Ammifurin, Vitix).
• Systemic therapy is aimed at eliminating hormonal imbalances and eliminating psychological traumatic factors.

Taking immunomodulators, antioxidants, and vitamin complexes when treating vitiligo is mandatory. To strengthen the hair in the affected area, you can use Sulsen ointment or shampoo and other similar preparations.

Key features of Vitix gel

To treat Vitiligo, Vitix gel is also used, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It consists of:

catalase and superoxide dismutase - these elements have antioxidant activity, help reduce inflammation, radical activity, oxygen in the affected area of ​​the skin, thereby stabilizing their ability to recover: coenzyme K10 - contains vitamins and provides skin cells for recovery; lipolic acid and glutathione - these substances are also antioxidants; copper, selenium and zinc.

If you regularly apply the cream to the affected areas of the skin, you will achieve complete repigmentation of the skin, partial pigmentation and partial diffuse restoration of pigmentation. If you use this product at home, you will acquire a healthy skin color in about 4-6 months. However, there are a number of reasons that may prevent a quick recovery. Firstly, with an advanced disease, the cream may be ineffective. Secondly, the duration of treatment depends on the age of the patient. Thirdly, the cream must be used exclusively according to the instructions prescribed by the manufacturer. Finally, it is advisable to use both Vitix cream and Vitix tablets at the same time. In this case, the chance of getting rid of this disease increases significantly.

External products

There are cosmetic compositions that allow you to mask spots and protect them during periods of solar activity. The use of vitiligo creams contributes to a more effective fight against the disease than taking tablet forms of medications. This is due to the fact that the effect of the active substances contained in the ointments occurs directly on the affected tissue.

Corticosteroid creams

The drugs help restore the production and function of melanocytes and suppress inflammatory processes. Contraindicated for children, women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not apply to the eyelid area and under the eyes due to the risk of developing lens pathologies.

1. Hydrocortisone ointment 1% - produced in Russia, has a low cost. It must be applied several times a day. It is based on a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, which protects the body from inflammation, shock, intoxication, and allergies. The drug can be prescribed to children from 2 years of age. A preliminary consultation with a specialist is required.
2. Elokom-S 0.1% - cream eliminates signs of vitiligo thanks to its skin-renewing effect. The composition is applied to light spots twice a day in a thin layer. Prohibited in the first few days after vaccination, during childbearing, lactation, and acne.

Natural and herbal preparations

Herbal creams may contain extracts of St. John's wort, string, calendula, walnut, carrot, as well as fir oil, pine nut oil, and amino acids.

1. Argo has no contraindications, except for allergic reactions to the components. The disadvantage is the high cost.
2. Psoralen with psoralea in its composition helps skin cells produce pigment and increases the sensitivity of the dermis to UV rays. The product is used under medical supervision and can only be purchased with a prescription. Therapy is continued for at least 3 months, applying ointment to discolored areas 2-3 times daily. Psoralen should not be used for renal and hepatic pathologies, thyroid diseases, during pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
3. Amodin - the substances it contains increase the regeneration of skin cells and promote the rapid absorption of plant components, replenishing the vitamin and mineral complex.
4. Nuclea is a French-made cream that is used in combination with other products. To achieve a positive result, use for a long time is necessary.
5. Vitasan contains extracts of medicinal plants. The drug increases the sensitivity of the dermis to ultraviolet radiation, improves the synthesis of melanocytes and increases their concentration in depigmented areas of the skin. The course of therapy is 2 weeks. The cream should be applied twice a day, regularly going outside in the sun.
6. Anti-Vitiligo - created according to recipes of Chinese traditional medicine, does not have Russian certification, is ordered through online stores.

Creams should be applied at least 2 times a day. The action of all medications is aimed at improving metabolic processes, restoring melanocytes, increasing metabolism, protecting against UV rays, and relieving inflammatory processes .

Antifungal and antibacterial drugs

These medications are for short-term use. They are not included in the main treatment course. The drugs help fight infections that occur during illness.

1. Sulsena - ointment removes seborrhea and oily hair, applied to problem areas, washed off half an hour after application.
2. Malavit is a product with a nutritional complex of vitamins and organic acids that improves the penetration of medicinal compounds into the epidermal tissue.

Creams and gels with vitamin and mineral composition

1. The drug Protopic is often used in the treatment of vitiligo. It contains tacrolimus, which helps increase the activity of melanocytes. It has many contraindications; it cannot be applied to injured skin, as it causes adverse reactions.
2. Vitix - the drug stimulates the production of pigment. The visible effect of therapy becomes noticeable after 4 months; it must be used for at least 12 months.
3. One of the popular and safe drugs is Vitiskin. The hydrogel contains many micro- and macroelements. The composition was developed specifically for the treatment of vitiligo by doctors from France. It is often used in complex therapy, together with the PUVA method. Vitiskin is used twice a day at equal intervals. Doctors recommend applying it not only to the affected areas, but also to slightly touch the healthy skin around the whitish spots.

To simply mask defects, you can use Viticolor gel . The product is resistant to water and stays on the body for a long time. Numerous studies have not revealed any contraindications to its use, with the exception of individual sensitivity to the components.

Dermatologists recommend that you consult a specialist before using any cream or ointment. Since damaged areas of the skin are exposed to strong exposure to ultraviolet rays, it is necessary to follow certain preventive measures, especially in the summer: wear long sleeves, use special protective creams, and be exposed to UV rays only in the evening and morning.

Vitiligo is a skin disease, the cause of which lies in the impaired production of melanin, the substance “responsible” for coloring the skin. When the disease occurs, the human body becomes covered with pale spots with dark edging. Vitiligo ointment is more effective than tablets because, thanks to local application, the active component of the drug affects discolored skin.

Cream Ideal Face - Coverderm

Cream Coverderm Ideal face

Coverderm cream is a tinted concealer for people with sensitive skin. Evens out skin color with vitiligo and masks imperfections.

Active ingredient (composition)

Coloring non-toxic substances. The degree of ultraviolet protection is SPF-20.

Shades of cream

Mode of application

Using a cosmetic sponge or fingers, apply a thin, even layer .

Use two shades for vitiligo. Before applying the base color, soften the white spots with shade #8.

Contraindications

Sensitivity to the components of the product. Carry out a sensitivity test - apply to a small area of ​​skin and leave for a while. If there is no allergic reaction, the product can be used. special instructions

Use two shades of cream to get an even color.

Reviews from forums

Mostly negative:

Review of the cream by Svetok22

Cost of cream

The price of the cream in Moscow is 2300 rubles. for 15 ml.

Conclusion

According to reviews, using Coverderm cream for facial camouflage is not effective .

General information about vitiligo treatment

Vitiligo (immune leukoderma) can develop in the presence of a congenital predisposition, autoimmune diseases, problems with the gastrointestinal tract and endocrine system. The main goal of drug therapy is to normalize the color of the skin. Modern methods of treating vitiligo involve the use of specific creams or ointments, and physiotherapeutic procedures. In serious situations, hormonal pills and systemic photosensitizing medications are prescribed. An adult is prescribed an immune drug.

Are ointments and creams effective?

The disease can affect any person, regardless of their status and age. Doctors do not have the same opinion on how to treat this disease. Doctors say that vitiligo is a psychological problem, since because of it a person suffers not physically, but mentally and feels awkward around people. To cure the disease, an integrated approach is required: getting rid of the source of the disease, physiotherapy and vitiligo cream as the main drug to stop the borders of light spots on the skin.

The goal of healing immune leukoderma:

• increasing natural melanin production by stimulating melanocytes;
• controlling the transfer of spots to other areas of the skin;
• exclusion of factors influencing the formation of the disease (nervous shocks, hormonal imbalances, normalization of gastrointestinal tract functions).

With properly planned treatment, it is possible to stop the transmission of vitiligo and reduce the size of problem areas. The medicine for vitiligo in cream form should be used systemically, the result of treatment is noticeable after 4 months.

How to prevent vitiligo

There are no guaranteed ways to protect yourself from vitiligo. But you can reduce the risks. Proceed like this:

• Use sunscreen even in winter. Choose products with an SPF of at least 30. Apply them to exposed skin every 2 hours while you are outside.
• Do not go to the solarium, and if you go to a sunny resort, follow the rules of proper tanning.
• Take care of your skin. Try to avoid scratches and other damage. And, of course, avoid tattoos and piercings.

Corticosteroid-based drugs

The development of the disease is observed in the presence of autoimmune inhibition of melanocyte functions. For vitiligo, corticosteroid ointment is characterized by immunosuppressive properties, due to which the cells responsible for the production of pigment begin to function normally. Such products should not be smeared in the eye area. With prolonged use, this can lead to problems with the lens.

Treatment of affected skin with corticosteroid medications is contraindicated in pregnant women, nursing mothers and children. This leads to stunted growth of the baby and the formation of a congenital disease.

The following hormonal agents are effective:

1. Hydrocortisone ointment 1%. The drug is applied to light spots two to three times a day.
2. Momate 0.1% in the form of ointment or cream. Both dosage forms have the same effect on the pathological area. The active component of Momata is the artificial hormone mometasone, which penetrates through the integument into the blood supply with a significant concentration. The advantages of the medicine are convenient use. The affected areas are treated only once a day.
3. Advantan 0.1% ointment and cream. The drug contains methylprednisolone. This medicine is used for a long time even in young children and in women during the lactation period, but when treating the affected areas, you should avoid getting the ointment on the chest. Pathological areas should be treated once every day.

Herbal products

There are many medicinal herbs and plants that contain furocoumarins, a natural substance that stimulates the production of melanin. When a decoction or infusion with these herbs is used by a healthy person, photosensitivity increases, which leads to sunburn, even if you are in the sun for a short time. But the use of ointments and creams containing natural furocoumarins by patients with vitiligo helps to normalize pigment in pathological areas. The most effective remedy in this group is Vitasan in the form of a cream.

The ingredients of the cream are as follows:

• St. John's wort, enriched with furocoumarins;
• string - a herb that enhances skin color. The main ingredients of the herb are tannins, vitamins and minerals that improve the condition of the skin, relieve inflammation and itching;
• calendula, which contains many compounds beneficial for the skin;
• walnuts, which contain zinc and copper, due to which pigment is better produced;
• fir essential oil, which stimulates blood circulation, local metabolism and the functioning of cells in which melanin is produced;
• Pine nut oil contains vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that prevents the premature destruction of melanin-producing cells.

The product is applied 2 times a day. In the morning - just before going out. It is recommended to start therapy in late February - early March, this allows you to prepare the skin for the effects of sunlight. The advantage of this cream is that it has no contraindications. The only exception is intolerance to any component of the drug.

Pigmentation enhancing cream "Vitasan"

Vitasan cream is designed to combat vitiligo, a skin pigmentation disorder expressed in the disappearance of melanin in some areas of the body. The drug is created on the basis of natural ingredients using the skills of bygone centuries and innovative developments and is part of the Argo series of creams. The uniqueness of the drug is its impact on pathological skin processes characteristic of vitiligo through an optimally selected composition of active ingredients. It has a photosensitizing effect, and thanks to trace elements it activates the production of melanocytes and improves immune processes.

Natural based medicines

The doctor can replace Vitasan with another ointment for vitiligo, which contains natural ingredients. Among them:

1. Amadine is a remedy that contains a lot of finches, furocoumarins, obtained from the fruits of ammonium major. The cream contains other natural ingredients that improve the saturation of cells with active components, metabolism, blood circulation, and replenish missing vitamins and minerals. Treatment of affected skin areas is carried out 1-2 times a day.
2. Nuclea cream – fills the melanocytes of the skin with nuclear energy. The cream contains St. John's wort oil, calendula, avocado, carrots and amino acids. The product is intended for long-term use. When treating vitiligo with Nuclea cream, it is recommended to use Synchro nourishing cream in addition.
3. Anti-Vitiligo is a remedy based on Chinese medicine recipes. It contains essential oils and extracts of plants such as white mustard, sunflower, ginger, turmeric, etc.

Ointment “King of Skin”

“Skin King” ointment is a Chinese remedy that contains hormones, including strong ones: clobetasol propionate. Self-treatment with this ointment is dangerous to health .

Ointment King Skin

• Ingredients: ketoconazole, clobetasol propionate, sandalwood, kapur kachari, tulsi, turmeric, neem, estimadhu, talc.
• Manufacturer: China, Korea.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity, acute liver diseases, pregnancy and lactation.
• Price: 200-260 rub. per tube 7 g.
• Course of treatment: individually.
• Side effects: Websites that sell Skin King ointment state that there are no side effects. However, it is not. Hormonal substances have many side effects , especially without medical supervision: allergic reactions, itching, acne, dry skin, burning, stretch marks; with long-term use - pigmentation disorders, hypertrichosis, weakening of the skin barrier function, skin atrophy and telangiectasia, development of the pustular form of psoriasis. When applied to a large surface of the skin, reactions are possible: increased intraocular pressure, ulceration of the gastrointestinal mucosa, gastritis, hypercortisolism.
• Doctors' opinion: there are no publicly available studies.
• Special instructions: Before treatment with this ointment, consult your doctor and undergo a full examination. Hormone treatment is the last method that should be used when nothing else helps. Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent, hormone. Clobetasol propionate is a glucocorticoid, a potent hormone.

Reviews from forums

There are no reviews about the “Skin King” ointment on the forums about the treatment of vitiligo . However, there are conflicting reviews about Chinese drugs in general:

Review from user slyass about Chinese drugs

Senya user review about Chinese medicines

conclusions

Skin King Ointment is a Chinese remedy that can be dangerous to your health .

Suspicion is raised by the fact that the ointment treats many skin diseases , except vitiligo: psoriasis, eczema, acne and others. The ointment is produced by several Chinese and Korean companies , and sold by several online stores.

There are no side effects listed for the “King of Skin” ointment However, this is not the case, since clobetasol propionate is a synthetic, potent hormone with side effects including the development of severe psoriasis.

In conclusion, we note that there are no reviews or information about this ointment on the forums about vitiligo, and there are no medical studies in the public domain either. So, “Skin King” ointment cannot be used for vitiligo.

Preparations based on vitamin-mineral complexes

In addition to herbal remedies, vitamin and mineral creams may also be prescribed. Such a medicine is Vitixin gel, developed by French pharmacists. The gel contains zinc, vitamin B12 and B5. The drug is used in conjunction with UV therapy, as it increases the susceptibility to tanning. Treatment is carried out in the morning and at night. Moreover, when lubricating the affected areas, you need to also capture part of the healthy skin near the spot. Although the gel has no side effects, patients who cannot tolerate any of its ingredients should use the cream carefully and monitor their own health.

These drugs can be used for vitiligo, but many patients with this disease have to use cosmetics to quickly disguise the imperfections. For this purpose, it is recommended to use Viticolor gel. This is a harmless, waterproof product that should be applied to damaged skin. There are no restrictions on the use of this drug.

Camouflage gel Viticolor

Gel Viticolor

Viticolor gel is used to camouflage vitiligo spots. It contains non-toxic elements and is suitable for sensitive skin.

Active ingredient (composition)

Coloring non-toxic substances.

Mode of application

Using a brush or applicator, apply to the stains, from the center to the edge. After 6-8 minutes, apply again, if necessary. Evaluate the result after 6-8 hours. If the spots are still light, repeat the procedure. Do not wash off for 8 hours, and repeat the camouflage after 4-6 days.

Contraindications

Not indicated.

Side effects

Not found.

special instructions

Waterproof product.

Reviews from forums

There are positive reviews from vitiligo patients.

Cost of cream

The price of cream in Moscow is 2100-2300 rubles. for 50 ml.

Conclusion

Viticolor concealing cream (gel) helps to cover up the white spots of vitiligo. May not be suitable for patients with fair skin.

Traditional medicine

In addition to traditional therapy for immune leukoderma, alternative medicine is often used. The result can be obtained by using homemade creams and infusions:

1. You can use tea leaves. Take black tea (5 g), brew with water (80 ml), boil for 5 minutes and cool. The resulting liquid is applied to the area of ​​depigmentation 2 times a day for several months. Since the brew slightly stains the skin, the visual result can be seen from the first procedures. An infusion for which the green skin of walnuts (0.5 liter jar) is filled to the top with alcohol and infused in a place inaccessible to sunlight for 14 days helps to eliminate vitiligo. The resulting solution is applied to pale spots for 2-3 months.
2. St. John's wort has an excellent effect in eliminating vitiligo. Dry herbs are poured with olive oil in a ratio of 1:10, heated in a water bath, cooled and filtered. The resulting infusion is used to make compresses for half an hour daily.

It is useful to eliminate vitiligo by taking a bath, adding a decoction of herbs such as calamus, St. John's wort and string. You can include tea with oregano, chamomile and calendula flowers in your diet.

Contraindications

If the first symptoms of vitiligo appear, you should consult a dermatologist. If you start using creams at an early stage of the disease, the result will be better. At first, the doctor selects an ointment for vitiligo with few or no side effects. When prescribing treatment, the doctor takes into account the patient’s well-being, whether he has chronic and hereditary diseases, his weight, age category and other factors.

The main limitation to the use of cream preparations for vitiligo is personal intolerance to the drug. It is not recommended to treat pathological areas with ointments in the area of ​​the lips and eyes. In such a situation, you will have to wait until the tissues heal completely. The doctor decides which ointment to prescribe personally for each patient.

The benefits of foundation

Sometimes, if the use of medicinal ointments is contraindicated or you urgently need to mask imperfections, you can use an effective cosmetic product. A self-tanning product or foundation is suitable for this. It is matched to the basic skin tone so that healthy skin does not differ in shade from the affected one. You won't be able to eliminate immune leukoderma with foundation, but you can feel confident during the event.

They often use a double approach to disguise spots: first they use self-tanning or another camouflage product - gel, cream, lotion - to even out the basic skin tone, since they are quite stable, and then the shade is evened out using foundation. You can whiten other areas of the skin and apply foundation. Using foundation this way will better cover up blemishes.

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