Vitiligo occurs when the melanin pigment that gives color to the skin decreases in a certain area due to auto-immunity.
There is no cure for white spots. So self-confidence is nurtured to get used to living with it.
In this case, a new cream to cure white spots is soon to be launched in the UK. If the UK approves, the National Health Service is said to distribute it.
The drug, which is said to cure cataracts, is already approved for use in the United States. A tube is priced at $2,000. Opzelura – Ruxolitinib cream under the brand name ‘Opzelura’ is said to remove white spots and restore the skin’s natural color. About half of those who used it twice a day saw improvement. One in six had a complete change within three months.
But when using this cream experimentally, it attacks the body’s immune system and causes some side effects like cough and redness including acne. This cream should be used only as prescribed by the doctor. This is because it requires constant medical monitoring.
In this case, it is said that this controversial cream is going to be approved in England soon. Dr Victoria, from the British Association of Dermatologists, said: ‘It’s good to give people the decision to choose treatment.’