What do people with vitiligo to even out skin pigmentation?

Topical corticosteroids are the most common treatment for vitiligo. They work by reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune system.

Calcineurin inhibitors are another type of topical medication that can be used to treat vitiligo. They work by inhibiting the production of cytokines, which are molecules that promote inflammation.

Phototherapy involves exposing the affected skin to ultraviolet (UV) light. This light helps to stimulate the production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color.

Laser therapy is a newer treatment for vitiligo that uses pulses of light to target and destroy the melanocytes that produce melanin.

Surgery may be an option for people with vitiligo who have large areas of depigmentation. Surgery involves grafting healthy skin from another area of the body onto the affected areas.

Oral medication may be prescribed for people with vitiligo who do not respond to other treatments. Oral medications that are used to treat vitiligo include corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, and JAK inhibitors.