Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a long-term condition in which the skin develops pale white areas because it lacks melanin, the pigment that gives skin its colour. It can affect any area, often appearing on the face, neck, hands and in skin creases.
Benoquin Cream
20gr
Monobenzone cream for vitiligo. It removes pigment from unaffected skin so the lighter patches blend in.
Key points
- Hair colour can change in affected areas, and colour loss may occur inside the mouth or in the eyes.
- Autoimmune factors are linked with many cases, although the exact cause is not always clear.
- Skin protection matters because pale areas can burn more easily in sunlight.
Medicines listed for Vitiligo
The catalogue lists Oxsoralen as a tablet containing Methoxsalen and Benoquin Cream in a tube containing Monobenzone. Methoxsalen is a psoralen, while monobenzone is a depigmenting medicine. Both relate to changes in skin pigment and melanin in vitiligo.
Further reading
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