Prescription Ointments
Ointments and creams for vitiligo are only available by prescription. They mostly come in potent anti-inflammatories, such as calcineurin inhibitors and corticosteroids. By reducing inflammation, those products would minimize the spread of your pigmentation loss and help the skin bring back the natural tone. However, it might take a few months for those topical treatments to show results. They might not be suitable for the elderly and kids due to their sensitive and thin skin. While calcineurin inhibitors are great for a small area of pigmentation loss, corticosteroids can be used for widespread vitiligo areas. There might be some potential side effects, such as thinning skin, discoloration lines, or increased risk of skin cancer. [2]
