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Treatment of vitiligo in Israel
Last reviewed: 19.11.2021
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Treatment of vitiligo in Israel shows good results, as many people every year come to Israeli clinics to get rid of this dermatological problem.
Vitiligo refers to dermatological diseases, which is characterized by the appearance of discolored spots on the skin. According to statistics, about 4% of the world's population is affected, about half the cases develop between the ages of 10 and 30 years.
Vitiligo spots indicate a violation of various disruptions in the work of the endocrine, nervous or immune system. At the first sign should immediately begin treatment. Currently, specialists have developed special drugs that help to effectively eliminate the symptoms of the disease.
Methods of treatment of vitiligo in Israel
The most effective treatment of vitiligo in Israel is carried out with the help of photochemotherapy with psoralen. A special chemical drug psoralen, which is taken orally, when exposed to ultraviolet light, gives the skin a natural tan.
Photochemotherapy is usually done 2-3 times a week. During the treatment period, it is necessary to strictly dose the effect of ultraviolet radiation.
During treatment, the patient is irradiated with a special lamp, in which case direct sunlight should be avoided throughout the course of treatment.
Sometimes specialists use the technique with the use of sun rays, when the patient is assigned to spend in the sun a certain period of time.
As a rule, the use of natural ultraviolet rays is used in blades located near the Dead Sea. During the treatment period, it is important to wear sunglasses to prevent a mucous burn.
Vitiligo can also be prescribed surgery. This method of treatment is prescribed only after conservative treatment has not yielded positive results. Usually, after three years of observation, the doctor raises the question of conducting an operation.
With small lesions of the skin, a skin transplant is prescribed from other parts of the patient's body. The favorable prognosis of such an operation largely depends on the qualification of the surgeon, modern equipment. In addition, a strict rehabilitation period should be followed.
Clinics in Israel for the treatment of vitiligo
Treatment of vitiligo in Israel is carried out by many clinics, the most famous ones that use a comprehensive approach to the problem are the following:
- Clinic Rambam
- Sourasky Medical Center
- Assuta Clinic
- - Herzliya Medical Center
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Reviews about the treatment of vitiligo in Israel
Treatment of vitiligo in Israel shows good efficacy. In the overwhelming majority of cases, the disease manages to cope and the unpleasant symptoms completely disappear. If you follow the recommendations of a doctor, vitiligo will not bother in the future. Almost all clients of Israeli clinics celebrate a high level of medical care, modern diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, goodwill of the personnel and an individual approach to each problem.
Cost of treatment of vitiligo in Israel
Prices for treatment of vitiligo in Israel are formed depending on various factors - the chosen specialist, the clinic, the availability of equipment, prescribed tests and tests. As a rule, the course of treatment lasts 2-3 weeks. On average, the cost of the course can range from 400 to 2500 dollars.