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Welcome to the Vitiligo Society of South Africa
The Vitiligo Society of South Africa (VSSA) celebrates the beauty of individuality. While many embrace their vitiligo and feel confident in their skin, we understand that others may seek support and treatment. Whether you’re looking for guidance, answers, or information on treatment options, we’re here to provide the resources you need. Explore our site for helpful articles, Q&A, and insights to assist you in your journey.
About Us
Our Constitutions Objectives
To increase awareness of vitiligo amongst the general public and medical communities
To promote a positive approach to living with vitiligo
Organise funding for support and understanding
To describe the most recent treatments available for vitiligo
To offer support and understanding to vitiligo patients and their families
Please note that the VSSA does not provide online consultations or specific advice about your vitiligo. For this, you would need to see your dermatologist or GP
Click here to download our book - The Patches that made me shine - by Dr. N Raboobee
Join us for a Virtual World Vitligo Day
WORLD VITILIGO DAY WEBINAR
Please save the date of the next World Vitiligo Meeting due to take place on Saturday 21 June 2025 as an online event, from 2 to 4 pm.
Speakers will be from Turkey, Egypt, USA, Korea and South Africa. Also, patients living with vitiligo will describe their own experiences of the impact of the condition on their lives.
For further information, please contact 031 265 1505 or email info@skinspec.co.za
Our Treatments
numerous treatments exist to successfully repigment patches
Vitiligo may not be curable, but numerous treatments exist to successfully re-pigment patches of colour loss. Listed below are the most common remedies for the disease
Phototherapy (Light Based)
Narrowband UVB
Excimer laser
Excimer light
Home care phototherapy
Topical
Topical Cancineurin inhibitors
Pimecrolimus (Elidel)
Tacrolimus (Protopic).....
Systemic
Oral minocylcine (for stabilisation))
Azathioprine - (under dermatological supervision)
Surgical
Punch Grafting
Modified procedure using 0.5 and 0.8mm hair transplant punches
Follicular Grafting
Combination
Vit D and UV light
Tacrolimus + excimer laser
Pimecrolimus + nbUVBine (for stabilisation)
New Treatments
Oral antioxidants
Chinese zengse pills
Prostaglandin E
Afamelanotide
Contact Us
The VSSA Offers Support And Understanding To Vitiligo Patients
The Vitiligo Society of South Africa- society is a subgroup of the Dermatology Society of South Africa(DSSA)
Stay In Touch
contact us
*Please note that the VSSA does not offer online consultations. For an opinion regarding your skin, please see your dermatologist.
Suite 202, Westville Hospital 7 Spine Road, Westville, 3630
info@vitligosociety.co.za
T: 27 31 265 1505 | F: 27 31 265 1644