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Welcome to the Vitiligo Society of South Africa
At the Vitiligo Society of South Africa (VSSA), we celebrate 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.
About Us
Our Constitutions Objectives
Increase awareness and concern with vitiligo patients with the general public and medical communities- promote positive approach to living with vitiligo
Provides funds for research projects and attendances at conferences (with help of companies) aimed at
Organization which offers support and understanding to vitiligo patients and their families, including psychological problems with living with this disfiguring condition.
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
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Join us for a Virtual World Vitligo Day
WORLD VITILIGO DAY WEBINAR
The World Vitiligo Day Meeting conducted in 2020 was an online meeting that attracted 18 countries. The 2024 meeting is now in the planning stage. Please send your ideas and contributions to info@vitiligosociety.co.za to make this meeting even more successful.
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)
PUVA
Narrowband UVB
Excimer laser
Excimer light
Home care phototherapy
Narrowband UVB
Excimer laser
Excimer light
Home care phototherapy
Topical
Topical corticoteroids
Topical Cancineurin inhibitors
Pimecrolimus (Elidel)
Tacrolimus (Protopic).....
Topical Cancineurin inhibitors
Pimecrolimus (Elidel)
Tacrolimus (Protopic).....
Systemic
Oral mini pulse therapy (steroid tablets on two days a week to stabilise the disease)
Oral minocylcine (for stabilisation))
Azathioprine - (under dermatological supervision)
Oral minocylcine (for stabilisation))
Azathioprine - (under dermatological supervision)
Surgical
Suction Blister Grafting
Punch Grafting
Modified procedure using 0.5 and 0.8mm hair transplant punches
Follicular Grafting
Punch Grafting
Modified procedure using 0.5 and 0.8mm hair transplant punches
Follicular Grafting
Combination
Topical steroids + excimer laser and UVA
Vit D and UV light
Tacrolimus + excimer laser
Pimecrolimus + nbUVBine (for stabilisation)
Vit D and UV light
Tacrolimus + excimer laser
Pimecrolimus + nbUVBine (for stabilisation)
New Treatments
Polypodium leucotomos
Oral antioxidants
Chinese zengse pills
Prostaglandin E
Afamelanotide
Oral antioxidants
Chinese zengse pills
Prostaglandin E
Afamelanotide
Contact Us
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.
Location
Suite 202, Westville Hospital 7 Spine Road, Westville, 3630
Mail Us
info@vitligosociety.co.za
Call Us
T: 27 31 265 1505 | F: 27 31 265 1644