Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐨 Vitiligo patches have less protective melanin, which means these areas can burn more easily in the sun. A few simple habits can make outdoor time safer and more comfortable. 𝑲𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒏-𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅: ● 𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅-𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒎 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 Choose a water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and apply it to all exposed skin. ● 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒔 Apply sunscreen about 15 minutes before sun exposure so your skin is protected from the start. ● 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 Reapply approximately every two hours and after heavy sweating or swimming. ● 𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒐 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 Full-sleeved clothing, hats, and other sun-protective clothing can help reduce direct UV exposure. ● 𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 Especially during stronger sunlight, combining shade with sunscreen and protective clothing offers better protection. Sun protection is an important part of vitiligo care, but every person’s skin and pattern of vitiligo can be different. If you’re looking for a vitiligo specialist in Kolkata, consult me for a personalised assessment and guidance based on your skin and treatment needs. 16 hours ago Call now