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How can you care for vitiligo?
- Put creams or ointments on your skin as directed by your doctor. Be careful if you put them around your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you have any problems with your medicine.
- If you have light therapy, your skin will be exposed to a special light. Follow your doctor's directions on caring for your skin.
- Protect your skin from the sun. It is most important to protect the white patches. Use sunscreen, hats with wide brims, sunglasses, and clothing that covers your arms and legs.
- Talk to your doctor about sunless tanning products and concealers. You can buy these without a prescription.
- Avoid getting tattoos. Damage to the skin from a tattoo can cause a new white patch to form.
Vitiligo: When to call
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- The skin changes are getting worse.
- You feel anxious or depressed.
- You have questions about treatment.
- You do not get better as expected.
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