The possible side effects include a sunburn like reaction irritation and stinging of the skin.
Vitiligo light treatment side effects.
For adults whose vitiligo has been stable not changed for at least 6 months.
Possible side effects of narrow band ultraviolet b therapy include redness itching and burning.
The gp may take photos of your vitiligo throughout your treatment to monitor any signs of improvement.
Psoralen plus ultraviolet a light treatment commonly called puva causes slightly more.
These side effects usually clear up within a few hours after treatment.
Topical tacrolimus is a relatively new treatment for vitiligo that has similar efficacy as topical steroids and few side effects that include a mild burning sensation after application and brief flushing of the skin after alcohol consumption.
When this treatment is properly administered most people experience little to no side effects.
May be an option when light therapy and medicines applied to the skin do not work.
Streaks or lines in your skin striae thinning of your skin atrophy.
The treatment must be repeated often usually for three times a week and for at least six months.
You may also want to take photos yourself.
This is currently an expensive treatment that is not always covered by insurance.
Combining psoralen and light therapy.
Psoralen can affect the eyes so this treatment requires an eye exam before and after finishing treatment.
This treatment combines a plant derived substance called psoralen with light therapy photochemotherapy to return color to the light patches.
Vitiligo light therapy is a viable treatment option.
Treatment will be stopped if your vitiligo has improved significantly.
Side effects of topical steroids include.