Vitiligo/Leucoderma/white
patches of skin are an acquired loss of pigment resulting in white
patches of skin . It affects all races and is referred to as an acquired
idiopathic , macular , total loss of pigmentation of skin . This
disorder is wide spread and its incidence may be higher in india , Asian
and middle east countries.
Melgain is uses for vitiligo (for external use only). Local application
of melgain on vitiligo patches produces normal pigmentation by
stimulating the multiplication of pigment producing cells ,melanocytes ,
at the root of hair and at the edges of the vitiligo/white patch and
their migration. Melgain is effective alone or in combination with other
modules of treatment . No contraindications or side effects have been
reported. The local application of melgain on punch grafted vitiligo
patches also accelerates re-pigmentation many fold.
Melgain is made up of :- Each ml contains Deca-peptide-1mg (Isopropyl alcohol , Myristate and Glycol-Q.S.)
How to use =>
1. Melgain is presented in a glass bottle with Gufic roller (Separately packed in a pouch).
2. Gently open out the 'teflon plug' the comes along with the bottle.
3. Hold the bottle firmly and replace the plug with the roll on provided in the pouch(placed inside the cartoon).
4. After ensuring proper fixing of the roll-on,gently move the roll on to apply the lotion on the affected area.
Result =>
With the above regimen the pigmentation
response can be noticed in most cases in about 3 to 6 months in the
form of pigmentation at the boarders or inside the patches as dots of
pigment. Significant re-pigmentation in about 80 % of patients has
been reported after one year of treatment as mono-therapy.For more fast
result exposure to sunlight or the treated patches may be exposed to UV
lamps which are commercially available.
Ref : http://oppsvitiligo.blogspot.in/2013/09/melgain.html
