Hello Friends, I was wondering is there an alternative to depigmentation besides the prescription strength monobenze (I'm not sure if that's the correct spelling)... I'm asking because I have 70% coverage of vitiligo on my body and I have a 1 year old son. Its pretty hard to apply the cream and cover up in long sleeves and sweat pants all the time so that it wont come in contact with his skin...
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For starters depigmentation agents are not to be used while breastfeeding as they get into your bloodstream and it would affect your baby.
There are other products for depigmenting but none as effective as monobenzone, have you discussed this with your dermatologist? I would ask you to consider postponing your depigmentation until your baby is a toddler at the very least.
I believe laser therapy would be an option.