Repigmentation — is possible.
Comprehensive vitiligo care — narrowband UVB phototherapy, topical and oral therapy, JAK inhibitors and surgical melanocyte transfer for stable patches. Compassionate, long-term partnership.
What it is, plainly.
Vitiligo is an autoimmune loss of skin pigment producing chalky-white patches. It is not contagious, not painful, and — increasingly — treatable. The last decade has transformed vitiligo care: targeted phototherapy, oral antioxidant protocols, JAK-inhibitor creams, and surgical melanocyte transfer have moved us from 'cover it up' to 'let's repigment it.'
Treatment success depends on stage, location and stability. Active spreading vitiligo needs to be stopped first; stable patches can then be repigmented. Face and trunk respond best; hands, feet and lips are slowest.
Dr. Anitha builds a long-term plan with you. Vitiligo is a partnership, not a prescription — with the right protocol, most patients see meaningful repigmentation within 6–12 months.
Conditions and concerns we address.
- Focal vitiligo (single area)
- Generalised vitiligo (multiple patches)
- Segmental vitiligo (one side of body)
- Acrofacial vitiligo (face + extremities)
- Stable, treatment-resistant patches
- Vitiligo on lips & genital area
- Universal vitiligo (>80%)
- Halo nevi & Sutton's disease
Step-by-step, no surprises.
Diagnostic Workup
Wood's lamp, dermoscopy, autoimmune panel (thyroid, vitamin D, B12). Establish stability vs activity.
Stop the Spread
Active vitiligo needs systemic immunosuppression — short oral steroid pulses, methotrexate or JAK inhibitors as appropriate.
Repigment
Narrowband UVB targeted phototherapy 2–3x weekly. Topical tacrolimus, calcineurin inhibitors, JAK inhibitor creams (ruxolitinib).
Surgery for Stable Patches
Suction blister grafting, non-cultured melanocyte transfer or punch grafting for patches stable >12 months.
Cosmetic Camouflage
Dermablend or self-tanner protocols to bridge while medical therapy works.
Long-Term Maintenance
Sun protection, antioxidant nutrition, follow-up every 3 months. Relapse plans built in.
Why patients choose us.
Doctor-Led, Always
Every consultation, plan and procedure is owned end-to-end by Dr. Anitha — never delegated to junior staff.
Honest Outcomes
We tell you what is achievable and what is not. No upselling, no exaggeration — just a clear written plan.
Long-Term Aftercare
Treatment is the start. Maintenance, photographs and follow-up are part of the package — for life.
Common questions, clear answers.
Is vitiligo curable?
There is no permanent cure that prevents future patches. But with active treatment, most patients can stop progression and substantially repigment existing patches.
How long until I see results?
Repigmentation appears as small dark dots within hair follicles around 3 months and spreads outward. Significant cosmetic improvement at 6–12 months.
Are JAK inhibitors safe?
Topical ruxolitinib (FDA-approved for non-segmental vitiligo) has a strong safety record. Oral JAK inhibitors are reserved for severe cases under careful monitoring.
What about surgical options?
For patches stable >12 months that haven't responded to medical therapy, melanocyte transfer can repigment in 3–6 months. We assess candidacy carefully — surgery on unstable disease can fail.
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