to rather large and can involve much of the body's surface.

General advice:
See a dermatologist: There are several conditions that may appear similar to vitiligo that may be different and more easily treated. In addition, there are several treatments ranging from topical medications like prescription Protopic ointment to the use of ultraviolet light therapy that can help improve and even reverse the skin changes that result from vitiligo.

Visit the National Vitiligo Foundation's website: Find helpful information and stay up to date with the most recent advances in treatment.

Protect yourself from the sun: While sunlight may help to stimulate new pigment, skin affected by vitiligo has no protection and is very susceptible to sunburns. See our sunscreens section to learn more.

Conceal: Vitiligo can be a very difficult condition to treat and is often very distressing for patients. Fortunately, there are several excellent products that are available that allow for complete coverage of affected skin. These concealers are made in various colors to more easily match a range of skin tones and many come in waterproof preparations capable of withstanding all normal daily acitvities (see below).

Key ingredients/brands to look for:
Dermablend: this brand from the L'oreal company is a leader in the industry and is excellent for a wide range of skin colors and for regular, daily use.
Sunscreens: to help protect depigmented skin from ultraviolet radiation
Dihydroxyacetone: this agent is the agent used in self tanners and can be found in Chromelin Complexion Blender by Summers Labs

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