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Vitiligo : (2) sun protection and skin camouflage

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Sort Desciption: Most people with vitiligo are self-conscious about their appearance, particularly if the white patches appear on their face, neck or hands, and this may make them hesitant to seek help. ...

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Most people with vitiligo are self-conscious about their appearance, particularly if the white patches appear on their face, neck or hands, and this may make them hesitant to seek help. There are two specific areas in which the pharmacist can provide information: the correct use of sunscreens and the use of skin camouflage products. S UNSCREENS Sunscreens absorb or reflect ultraviolet radiation before it reaches the skin. However, many sunscreens offer better protection against UVB (short wavelength UV radiation) than UVA (longer wavelength). Because vitiliginous skin is particularly susceptible to sunburn, there are a number of sunscreens available on the National Health Service, but many people with vitiligo do not know this. These products appear in appendix 7 of the British National Formulary (borderline substances) and it is in the patients interest to be informed that sunscreens should be used and can be obtained on prescription. If a sunscreen has been prescribed, it is helpful to check that the patient has been told how, and how often, to apply it. Sunscreens should be applied liberally and for good protection, they should be reapplied approximately every hour if the person is outside on a sunny day. However, this may be a problem if the wearer also uses skin camouflage products. It is also useful to check that the patient is happy with the sunscreen selected by the general practitioner no sunscreen is beneficial to a patient if it is not used. For children of school age, roll-on sunscreens are particularly useful because they can be self-applied with little spillage or embarrassment. Indeed, they may well be viewed as a cool item to have in ones school bag. Many GPs and patients will not be aware that tinted ...

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