With the arrival of the sunshine comes the eternal debate… is sun exposure advisable if I have vitiligo? Whilst it is clear that tanning makes the white patches caused by vitiligo more obvious, some dermatologists recommend controlled sun exposure, protecting the non-affected areas with a higher factor sunscreen and controlling exposure times to prevent burns.
As an agent that strengthens melanin production, the sun is beneficial for vitiligo patients, though special measures must be taken, considering the phototype of the skin, and controlling exposure times.
Without a doubt, after winter, we start to use lighter clothes that reveal the white patches caused by vitiligo. For people that find this problematic, there are different cosmetic solutions for vitiligo to mask or conceal these patches.
At Abedul Productos Farmacéuticos we have developed specific make-up for vitiligo solutions, available in gel (for small patches) and spray (for larger areas with hair).
These are not conventional self-tanners. They are developed specifically for people with vitiligo, and produce a chemical reaction over the external layer of the skin, resulting in a more natural tanned look.
