Pigmento Ointment
INDICATIONS
1) Vitiligo
2) Acquired white patches.
DOSAGE
Apply twice a day on affected areas.
Exposure to morning sunlight is desirable after application of ointment. The Pigmento therapy can be combined with phototherapy.
BENEFITS
1) Stimulates melanogenesis.
2) Promotes transfer of melanin to the skin.
3) Helps in Conjunction with UV therapy.
DO'S AND DON'TS
Do's
1) Prefer non-spicy food
2) Consumption of vegetables having bitter taste like bitter gourd and bitter variety of drum sticks is recommended.
3) Exposure to sunlight is useful for 10 minutes in a day.
Don'ts
1) Curd, sour fruits and food items containing combination of milk with jaggery and fruits should be avoided during and for three months after therapy.
2) Avoid exposure to heat and sun.
3) Avoid non-vegetarian food items.
4) Avoid incompatible foods like milk and sour fruits.