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Vitiligo Treatment at Home
Vitiligo Treatment Protocol
A structured step-by-step guide to supportive at-home vitiligo treatment – focused on consistency, UVB light therapy, and a sensible combination of topical and internal support.
Important: This protocol does not replace a dermatology consultation. Prescription medicines such as Protopic or Opzelura should only be used on medical advice. Phototherapy should be correctly dosed and, wherever possible, carried out in consultation with a dermatologist.
Treatment Guide for Adults (18+)
| Step | Product | When | How to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Vitistop Tablets | Daily after breakfast | Take 1 tablet with water. |
| Evening | Protopic 0.1% / Opzelura™ | Daily before bed | Apply a thin layer to the affected areas as advised by your doctor. |
| Preparation | Vitistop Gel | On phototherapy days, 30 minutes beforehand | Massage gently into the depigmented areas. |
| Phototherapy | UVB lamp or sun | 2–3 times per week | Adjust the exposure time gradually until a mild, temporary pink reaction is reached. |
*Protopic and Opzelura are prescription-only treatments. Opzelura should only be used where medically indicated.
**Opzelura is licensed for adults and adolescents aged 12+ with non-segmental vitiligo involving the face. Treatment should be limited to a maximum of 10% body surface area.
***Opzelura is for use on the skin only. Do not apply it to the lips or mucous membranes.
****Tacrolimus 0.1% is the stronger strength and is typically used in adults and older adolescents. The exact treatment plan should always be set by a dermatologist.
Treatment Guide for Children and Teenagers (≤ 17 years)
| Step | Product | When | How to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Vitix Tablets | Daily after breakfast | Take 1 tablet with water. |
| Evening | Protopic 0.03% / Opzelura™ (age 12+) | Daily before bed | Apply a thin layer to the affected areas only on medical advice. |
| Preparation | Vitistop Gel | On phototherapy days, 30 minutes beforehand | Massage gently into the depigmented areas. |
| Phototherapy | UVB lamp or sun | 2–3 times per week | Adjust the exposure time gradually until a mild, temporary pink reaction is reached. |
*Tacrolimus 0.03% is the lower strength and is commonly used in children aged 2 years and over. The exact treatment plan should always be set by a dermatologist.
**Opzelura is licensed for ages 12+ only and should be used only where appropriate and under the supervision of a dermatologist or paediatric dermatologist.
***Opzelura is licensed for non-segmental vitiligo with facial involvement and treatment should remain within a maximum of 10% body surface area.
****Do not apply to the lips or mucous membranes.
Phototherapy Guide
Apply Vitistop Gel to the depigmented areas and wait 30 minutes before exposure.
Use either a UVB lamp or natural sunlight – not both on the same day.
UVB lamp:
Adults: start with 30 seconds
Children: start with 15 seconds
Sunlight:
Start with 5 minutes of direct sunlight on the affected patches.
- No reaction: increase the time cautiously at the next session.
- Mild pink reaction: goal reached – keep the same time.
- Strong redness or burning: pause treatment until healed, then reduce the time.
Sunlight rule: increase by 5 minutes per session until a mild pink reaction is reached.
UVB rule: increase by 30 seconds per session until a mild pink reaction is reached.
Treatment goal: a mild pink reaction that typically appears 6–8 hours after exposure and settles again within about 24 hours. This suggests appropriate stimulation of the pigment cells.
Carry out phototherapy 2–3 times per week and always leave at least 48 hours between sessions.
Important safety points
- Do not sunbathe additionally if you have already had UVB treatment on the same day.
- If strong redness, burning or irritation persists, pause treatment.
- Protect unaffected, sensitive skin wherever possible.
- Never increase the exposure time too abruptly.
Avoid common mistakes
- ❌ Inconsistent phototherapy sessions
- ❌ Stopping treatment too early – often before 3 months
- ❌ Incorrect or too short UVB exposure times
- ❌ Incomplete regimen – skipping topical products or UVB light
A note on patience: Visible improvement often takes time. Assessing results too early or stopping treatment prematurely is a common reason for disappointing outcomes.
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