Episodes of pigment loss may appear again later on. Many vitiligo patients report that initial or later episodes of pigment loss followed by periods of physical or emotional stress, which seem to trigger depigmentation in those who are predisposed. Sometimes, depigmented areas may spontaneously repigment. The symptoms of vitiligo can be treated. There are several new modes of treatment in use today.
Some clinics use psoralen and indoor ultraviolet light treatments.
The psoralen treatment is not always successful, but many patients find that it is helpful in restoring some degree of pigmentation to areas of the skin with Vitiligo. In some cases, physicians use a different kind of medication to totally depigment the skin so the patient is an even color. Total depigmentation is tried, however, only in very severe cases of Vitiligo. Treatment for Vitiligo is given by dermatologists. You can discuss these treatment options further with your physician.