Vitiligo FAQ

A Repigmentation Marathon: Why Does Vitiligo Treatment Require So Much Patience?

"Why haven't I seen any changes after having NB-UVB phototherapy twice and applying my cream for a week?" This is the most frequently asked questions among all.

Melanocyte migration from deep within hair follicles to the surface of the skin is biologically akin to growing a garden. You must first "weed" (suppress immune inflammation), then "fertilize" (apply targeted medication), and finally wait for the seeds to "sprout" (pigment islands appearing).

Facial regions generally repigment fastest (3 to 6 months), whereas hands and feet take much longer due to lower hair follicle density. Treating vitiligo is never a 100-meter sprint; it is a marathon. Do not abandon treatment simply because early progress isn't visible—success often rewards those who persist through those extra few months.

Treating Vitiligo is a marathon that requires "persistence". Having NB-UVB phototherapy 1 - 2 times a week, maybe only a few tens of seconds to two minutes each time; but after a few months, you will see dots of "black sesame" appear, those are the hope!