At Almasi Skincare we offer excellent vitiligo treatment in Nairobi Kenya.
What is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a skin condition which affects men and women of all races and results in the skin loosing its natural color.
Vitiligo Causes
Vitiligo develops when the immune system attacks pigment producing cells in the skin known as melanocytes.
Vitiligo Symptoms
Symptoms of vitiligo include white patches on the skin. These are usually on the face, hands, genital area though they can affect the skin on any part of the body.
Vitiligo Diagnosis
A diagnosis of vitiligo is made by the doctor taking the patients medical history, examining their skin and doing a skin biopsy.
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Vitiligo Treatment in Nairobi Kenya
The treatment of vitiligo in Nairobi Kenya and other parts of the world includes the use of non-prescription skincare products, prescription medications and selfcare measures.
Non-Prescription Skincare Products for Vitiligo Treatment
Non-prescription products used for vitiligo treatment include:
Sunscreens
Sunscreens are very important for vitiligo treatment because the skin does not have enough melanin to protect it from ultraviolet (UV) light. Skin without melanin is more likely to develop sunburns which can cause the vitiligo to spread.
Sunscreen should be applied every day and reappplied every 2 hours when one is swimming or engaging in activities that that cause sweating. We recommend using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher like La Roche Posay Invisible Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen.
This sunscreen can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Products Store in Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd Floor, shop C15. Email almasiskincare@gmail.com or call 0721963156 for countrywide delivery.
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Camouflage Makeup for Vitiligo
Camouflage makeup used for vitiligo treatment in Nairobi Kenya includes the use of products like Viticolor Durable Skin Gel which can be used on the face and body to cover the patches without skin color for 3 to 5 days.
Foundations like Dermablend Full Coverage Cream Foundation with SPF 30 can also be used. Skincare products with dihydroxyacetone like St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse since they “tan without the sun”. Micropigmentation or medical tattooing can also be done.
Prescription Medications for Vitiligo Treatment
Prescription medications used for vitiligo treatment include corticosteroid creams and tablets.
Antineoplastic agents used to treat vitiligo include methotrexate and ciclosporin. Other systemic medications used to treat vitiligo include mycophenolate mofetil.
Dermatology Procedures for Vitiligo Treatment
Dermatology procedures used for vitiligo treatment include phototherapy. Phototherapy is the use of ultraviolet (UV) radiation for treatment. Narrowband UVB, broadband UVB, photochemotherapy and home phototherapy are the forms used to treat vitiligo.
Self Care for Vitiligo
Self care measures beneficial for vitiligo include avoiding injury to the skin since cuts and scratches can lead to the development of new vitiligo patches.