We offer the latest vitiligo treatment in the world at our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Clinic located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new clients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
This treatment is for patients with stable vitiligo (for atleast 1 year) which has not responded to the use of medications like topical corticosteroids (steroid creams), oral corticosteroids (steroid tablets), tacrolimus, pimecrolimus and ruxolitinib.
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The Latest Vitiligo Treatment: Microneedling for Vitiligo
The latest vitiligo treatment in the world is known as Microneedling for Vitiligo. Numerous studies have proved its effectiveness in treating vitiligo.
This study found microneedling was safe and effective for treating vitiligo. It also found that combining microneedling with tacrolimus, 5-fluorouracil, calicpotriol and betamethasone, narrowband UVB and triamcinolone acetonide solution was more effective that treating the vitiligo with microneedling alone.
Therefore if your vitiligo has not been responding well to other forms of treatment, visit Almasi Skincare Vitiligo Clinic for Microneedling for Vitiligo.
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What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a procedure which uses a device with small needles. These small needles prick the skin and cause controlled micro-injuries at 1.5 to 2.5mm. This stimulates a mild inflammatory response in the skin. Growth factors are released and they encourage the migration of melanocytes to the vitiligo area and stimulate melanin production. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its color. The result is that the vitiligo begins to heal due to the repigmentation.
Microneedling is also beneficial for vitiligo because it creates microchannels in the skin that allow the vitiligo medications to penetrate better and increased their absorption.
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Microneedling For Vitiligo Procedure
The Microneedling for Vitiligo procedure begins with the application of a numbing cream to the skin. This is followed by a waiting period for the numbing effect to take place.
The microneedling device is then used to make small pricks in the skin. This is followed by the application of treatment medication like Tacrolimus 0.1% or Pimecrolimus 1% or 5-Fluoruracil (50mg/ml).
The entire procedure takes 1 to 2 hours. There is no downtime after microneedling and the skin usually returns to normal in 1 to 2 days.
Microneedling for Vitiligo side effects include redness, swelling, and mild pain which usually resolve in a few days.
It is important to note that Microneedling for Vitiligo is done on the affected skin and 1 cm beyond the vitiliginous lesion to offer melanocyte recruitment for the repigmentation process.
Microneedling for Vitiligo treatment can be combined with the use of vitiligo treatment creams like betamethasone and calcipotriol as well as with phototherapy.
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How Much Does Microneedling For Vitiligo Cost?
Each Microneedling for Vitiligo session costs Ksh 15,000.
The sessions are done once every 2 weeks for 4 – 6 months.
This study found that persons who had microneedling done once every 2 weeks for 6 months combined with the use of Tacrolimus had better results than those who had microneedling alone or used Tacrolimus alone.
Therefore if you have been using vitiligo creams and you want better results, consider consulting our Doctor for Microneedling for Vitiligo.
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FAQ
Can vitamin D reverse vitiligo?
Persons with vitiligo should keep their vitamin D levels withing the normal range. Vitamin D supplementation has also been shown to be beneficial for some cases of vitiligo.
How much does vitiligo treatment cost?
The cost of vitiligo treatment varies depending on the center offering it. At Almasi Skincare our consultation fee is Ksh 3000. Microneedling for Vitiligo costs Ksh 15,000 per session and it is done once every 2 weeks for 4-6 months.
