New Treatments for Vitiligo: What You Should Know

Vitiligo treatment has changed a lot in recent years. We now have therapies that don’t just mask white patches, but work on the underlying inflammation that causes pigment loss. This has made treatment more effective and more hopeful than before.

Here are the treatment options that are available today.

Ruxolitinib Cream

This is a newer, targeted treatment developed specifically for vitiligo. It helps calm the immune response in the skin and encourages pigment to return. It works best on the face and neck and is approved for patients aged 12 years and above. For many patients, this has been a real turning point in treatment.

NB-UVB Light Therapy

Light therapy remains one of the most effective treatments for vitiligo, especially when larger areas are involved. It can be done in the clinic or, in selected cases, at home. When combined with topical treatments, results are often better and more consistent.

Non-Steroid Topical Treatments

Medications such as tacrolimus are commonly used, particularly on sensitive areas like the face and eyelids. They are safe for longer-term use and are often part of maintenance treatment to help prevent relapse.

Why Combination Treatment Works Better

Using more than one treatment at the same time, such as creams together with light therapy, usually leads to better and faster improvement than using a single treatment alone.

What to Expect From Treatment

Vitiligo treatment requires patience. Improvement happens over months, not weeks. Areas like the face respond best, and ongoing maintenance treatment helps keep results stable.

A Final Word

Vitiligo is treatable, and newer therapies have made meaningful improvement possible for many patients.

Download the Cutiscity app and discuss your treatment options with a qualified dermatologist, who can guide you through a plan that suits your skin and lifestyle.