INDICATIONS
- Vitiligo
- Acquired white patches.
DOSAGE
Apply twice a day on affected areas.
Exposure to morning sunlight is desirable after application of ointment. The Pigmento therapy can be combined with phototherapy.
BENEFITS
- Stimulates melanogenesis.
- Promotes transfer of melanin to the skin.
- Helps in Conjunction with UV therapy.
DO'S AND DON'TS
Do's
- Prefer non-spicy food
- Consumption of vegetables having bitter taste like bitter gourd and bitter variety of drum sticks is recommended.
- Exposure to sunlight is useful for 10 minutes in a day.
Don'ts
- Curd, sour fruits and food items containing combination of milk with jaggery and fruits should be avoided during and for three months after therapy.
- Avoid exposure to heat and sun.
- Avoid non-vegetarian food items.