Vitiligo Prescription Online

Vitiligo - Overview

Vitiligo is a condition in which certain patches of the skin experience color loss, sometimes requiring medications for vitiligo treatment. People who might need vitiligo prescription medication can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe medication for vitiligo online treatment when appropriate to do so.

What Is Vitiligo?

Vitiligo is a chronic disorder characterized by areas of the skin losing color that affects approximately 1% of the population. Often appearing as lightly colored patches or spots on the skin, vitiligo symptoms occur because pigmented skin cells known as melanocytes are destroyed / disappear and can no longer make pigments. Vitiligo symptoms can occur all over the body (nonsegmental vitiligo) or on one section of the body (segmental vitiligo). Vitiligo can occur inside the mouth and vitiligo hair is also an occurrence in some people. In many people, vitiligo is mild and does not cause too much concern although the condition can progress over time.

Vitiligo - Causes

What causes vitiligo symptoms? Some research suggests that vitiligo is a condition in which the immune system attacks the skin cells (autoimmune) accidentally. Vitiligo symptoms may be linked to other autoimmune conditions such as certain types of anemia, arthritis, diabetes (type 1), psoriasis, and thyroid conditions. However, the underlying causes of vitiligo is not fully understood. Vitiligo symptoms seem to occur more commonly in people with a family history of the condition as was noted by many people who followed Michael Jackson's vitiligo symptoms in the past. This suggests that vitiligo is hereditary and may have a genetic component to the condition.

Vitiligo Disease - Medications

While people wish to reverse vitiligo symptoms, vitiligo cannot currently be cured although certain vitiligo treatments may slow the progression of symptoms. Vitiligo prescription medication is sometimes prescribed to people who need treatment for vitiligo. Medications sometimes used in the treatment of vitiligo include:

• Betamethasone (Celestone, Diprolene)
• Calcipotriene (Dovonex)
• Fluticasone
• Hydrocortisone
• Pimecrolimus (Elidel)
• Tacrolimus (Protopic)

It is important to note that any vitiligo treatments take time to show results (if any). Other non-medication treatments for vitiligo include ultraviolet light therapy, skin grafts, and cell transplantation. The use of sunscreen may be a lifestyle modification that some patients find beneficial.

Can I Get Vitiligo Online Treatment?

Prescription vitiligo treatment can be obtained from pharmacies in the United States following consultation with a licensed medication provider. Vitiligo OTC (over the counter) access is not available for prescription vitiligo medications and one cannot just buy vitiligo prescription treatments online. People who might need a vitiligo prescription drugs, however, can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe vitiligo treatments and medications when appropriate to do so.

Vitiligo Treatment - Side Effects

Vitiligo prescription treatment can cause side effects when used, including redness and irritation at the application site and failure to see improvement. Given possible adverse reactions to vitiligo treatment, patients are encouraged to discuss any concerns with a qualified medical provider before starting vitiligo medication. During vitiligo treatment, patients should generally avoid alcohol and tobacco use. People who have had a hypersensitivity reaction to medications used in vitiligo treatment in the past should avoid using that vitiligo prescription medication.

More Vitiligo Information

• Vitiligo - NIH