This is the second section of my website, which focuses solely on
the different treatments currently available for Vitiligo. There 
are many treatment options someone with Vitiligo can take, including
medical therapies, surgical therapies, and other less-drastic options
that serve to temporarily cover up spots.

Each different treatment will have its own webpage, as I will try to
include as much information as I can find for each one. This applies
only to the more common and popular treatments, however, such as re-
pigmentation, depigmentation, grafting, etc. Newer and experimental
treatments, such as autologous melanocyte transplants and micropig-
mentation (tattooing), will be mentioned briefly, and will not have
their own separate pages.

Please note that the repigmentation methods are not total, permanent
cures. Each treatment is carried out over a long period of time--ranging
from 6 to 18 months. Usually it takes at least 3 to 6 months before you can
see results from any treatment. Also, results are not always guaranteed,
as each patient responds differently to therapy. In other words, a certain
treatment may not work for everyone.

And then, sometimes the best treatment is no treatment at all. If you
are fair-skinned, chances are the Vitiligo spots are barely noticeable.
Just avoid tanning to make sure the pigmented skin (which will tan) does
not become darker than the non-pigmented skin (which will tan slowly, if
at all). White skin affected by Vitiligo is very easily sunburned. Be sure
to wear a SPF of at least 15 whenever you're out in the sun.

One more thing. Talking to others about your condition is a great way to
feel more comfortable and confident in your own skin. Counseling and support
groups are great ways to meet others with Vitiligo. By talking about it,
it will become easier to cope with this condition.

Hopefully all this will educate you on the different options you have and
can take. And if you don't have Vitiligo, but are still reading this, good
for you! :-) These pages will also show you a glimpse of what dermatologists
deal with.