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What's the Best Vitiligo Treatment for Kids Under 5?

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Which treatment is best for vitiligo in children below 5 years, homeopathy, ayurveda, or allopathy? What treatment is given to kids for focal vitiligo above lips?

Answered by Dr. Archit Aggarwal

Vitiligo under 5 in kids is a skin disease that is characterized by the appearance of white patches. This happens when skin cells do not produce color anymore. For toddlers, doctors mostly recommend allopathy. Sometimes, these treatments can include light therapy or medication. There are some focal vitiligo above the lips that can be treated with these methods also. It is the dermatologist who knows the proper procedure best.

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Answered by Dr. Deepak Jakhar

The best treatment for vitiligo in children below 5 years old would depend on the severity of the condition. Generally, topical corticosteroids are the most commonly used treatment for vitiligo in children, and they are used in combination with other treatments like phototherapy, topical calcineurin inhibitors, and systemic immunomodulators. For focal vitiligo above the lips, the treatment of choice is usually topical corticosteroids. Additionally, topical immunomodulators and phototherapy can be used in combination with topical corticosteroids to improve the effectiveness of the treatment. Homeopathy, ayurveda, and other alternative treatments can be used in conjunction with conventional treatments, but should be discussed with a doctor before starting.

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