The chances of recovery or regimentation in case of Vitiligo depend on several factors. Based on our extensive study and research, we would like to share some of our observations with you.
1. Cases which can find excellent results:
a. Cases of recent origin (less than two years)
b. Children
c. A few, Scattered and sporadic spots
d. No history of use of cortisone, oral or local
e. No strong family history of Vitiligo
2. Cases which can find very good results:
a. Cases of recent origin (Vitiligo of two to five years)
b. Fewer spots
c. No affection of finger tips, lips, and genitals.
d. No history of use of cortisone, oral or local
e. No strong family history of Vitiligo
3. Cases which can find good results and better control:
a. Cases of recent origin (Vitiligo of two to five years)
b. Moderate spread
c. No affection of finger tips, lips, and genitals.
d. No history of use of cortisone, oral or local
e. History of family history of Vitiligo
f. Associated Hypothyroid (under
active Thyroid), Diabetes, Alopecia areata or other auto-immune disease makes
the recovery of vitiligo difficult
4. Cases which can find poor results but
fair control:
a. More than ten years old cases of Vitiligo
b. Extensive spread. Bilateral affections.
c. Affection of finger tips, lips, and genitals.
d. History of use of cortisone, oral or local
e. History of family history of Vitiligo
f. Associated Hypothyroid (under
active Thyroid), Diabetes, Alopecia areata or other auto-immune disease makes
the recovery of vitiligo difficult
5. Cases which find very poor
results and no treatment is suggested:
a. More than ten years old cases of Vitiligo
b. Extensive spread. Bilateral affections.
c. Affection of finger tips, lips, and genitals.
d. History of use of cortisone, oral or local
e. History of family history of extensive Vitiligo
f. Associated Hypothyroid (under
active Thyroid), Diabetes, Alopecia areata or other auto-immune disease makes
the recovery of vitiligo difficult
It may be noted that above information is based on clinical observation. There are many factors which influence the course and treatment of Vitiligo, which is out of the scope of this article. The above remarks give broad idea to the patients about the prognosis of Vitiligo.
You are also suggested to conduct Vitiligo Curability Test online which will allow you to evaluate your chances of recovery.