Hi, I just want to know if anyone tried Melanocyl? I met a guy that had actually used the tablet. He had Vitiligo for 7 years now. About a year ago he tried it and it is now gone. I have even seen pictures of his Vitiligo before he started taking it. He had it on his face, arms and legs. It is now gone.
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Vvia 20 sec quick websearch, I found this info. This is a Questoin and Answer session. Answer provided by a famous dermatologist in India. I am highlighting the importance of "exposure to sunlight" point, which cannot be replaced by any medicines, really in my opinion.
Patches on the skin
Dr. R. Murlidhar, Consultant Dermatologist, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, replies to this week's questions.
Question: A 12-year-old tiny spot by the lower lip was diagnosed as vitiligous. I was prescribed application of Melanocyl solution followed by Flutivate ointment (after 1/2 hour) at night, Mazoica after breakfast, application of Tacroz (Tacrolimus) during the day, Psoralen tablet and exposure of the affected skin to sunlight twice a week. After one month, Psoralen was changed to Melanocyl tablets followed by exposure to sunlight every alternate day. Mazoica was changed to Recharge plus; Whitcare ointment in the morning and Tacroz in the evening. Melanocyl solution and Flutivate were continued. After one and a half months, the spots disappeared. Is there a possibility of relapse? Can vitiligo be distinguished from other spots? PVSR Sharma
Answer: There are many misconceptions about vitiligo, especially its treatment. Psoralen and melanocyl contain the same active principle. So there is no logic in changing one for the other. Flutivate is quite a potent steroid. Though all steroids used externally do have some role in treating vitiligo, I usually advice patients not to use them continuously as they would damage the very skin we are supposed to treat. The other issue is that melanocyl solution is used in the day as it is activated by sunlight. There is no point in using it at night. Recharge and Whitcare are not proven in the management of vitiligo. Having said that, one should never combine melanocyl lotion and melanocyl tablets in the same patient, as this may burn the skin. Tacroz is a new drug useful in the treatment of vitiligo. By and large, localised vitiligo confined to a single anatomical area can be treated and there are plenty of options. Please talk to your skin specialist and streamline your prescription for best results. As for relapse, it is possible, so you will have to be under supervision for a year at least. There are several other causes for white spots, so do not panic every time you see a white spot. Even fungus or marks of inflammation can leave behind white spots. Discuss a symptom with a dermatologist before labelling it as vitiligo.
Well, the only thing I know is that this is available in India. I live in South Africa, so he told me that on one his visits to India he purchased this product. I know of somone that will be going to India this month and I requested that he purchase some for me. I will try it out. I also know that this product started working for him after a month and the process started reversing.
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Patches on the skin
Dr. R. Murlidhar, Consultant Dermatologist, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, replies to this week's questions.
Question: A 12-year-old tiny spot by the lower lip was diagnosed as vitiligous. I was prescribed application of Melanocyl solution followed by Flutivate ointment (after 1/2 hour) at night, Mazoica after breakfast, application of Tacroz (Tacrolimus) during the day, Psoralen tablet and exposure of the affected skin to sunlight twice a week. After one month, Psoralen was changed to Melanocyl tablets followed by exposure to sunlight every alternate day. Mazoica was changed to Recharge plus; Whitcare ointment in the morning and Tacroz in the evening. Melanocyl solution and Flutivate were continued. After one and a half months, the spots disappeared. Is there a possibility of relapse? Can vitiligo be distinguished from other spots? PVSR Sharma
Answer: There are many misconceptions about vitiligo, especially its treatment. Psoralen and melanocyl contain the same active principle. So there is no logic in changing one for the other. Flutivate is quite a potent steroid. Though all steroids used externally do have some role in treating vitiligo, I usually advice patients not to use them continuously as they would damage the very skin we are supposed to treat. The other issue is that melanocyl solution is used in the day as it is activated by sunlight. There is no point in using it at night. Recharge and Whitcare are not proven in the management of vitiligo. Having said that, one should never combine melanocyl lotion and melanocyl tablets in the same patient, as this may burn the skin. Tacroz is a new drug useful in the treatment of vitiligo. By and large, localised vitiligo confined to a single anatomical area can be treated and there are plenty of options. Please talk to your skin specialist and streamline your prescription for best results. As for relapse, it is possible, so you will have to be under supervision for a year at least. There are several other causes for white spots, so do not panic every time you see a white spot. Even fungus or marks of inflammation can leave behind white spots. Discuss a symptom with a dermatologist before labelling it as vitiligo.