Many vitiligo treatments focus on a single solution. Our protocol combines light therapy, topical support, and nutritional support into one structured routine.

NB-UVB light therapy forms the foundation of the approach because it is one of the most established treatments for supporting repigmentation used by dermatologists across the world. It provides the stimulus needed to reactivate pigment-producing cells.

However, growing research into vitiligo has highlighted the potential role of oxidative stress in the condition. This understanding helped shape the development of the Vitistop range, combining topical and nutritional support designed to complement regular phototherapy.

Together, these three elements create a simple, structured approach that supports repigmentation from multiple angles.

A simple step-by-step guide to help you find the right exposure for your skin

Everyone's skin is different. The aim is to increase exposure gradually while avoiding burning, blistering, strong redness, or prolonged irritation.

• Leave at least 48 hours between phototherapy sessions.
• Do not combine UVB treatment with additional strong sun exposure on the same day.
• Never increase exposure times too quickly.
• Pause treatment if significant redness, burning, blistering, or prolonged irritation occurs.
• Check with a healthcare professional before starting treatment if you have a photosensitivity disorder, a history of skin cancer, or take medicines that increase sensitivity to light.
• Children should start with shorter exposure times and be supervised by an adult.

Repigmentation rarely happens overnight. Many people first notice tiny freckles or dots of colour appearing before pigment gradually spreads into the surrounding skin. For some people, this process can take several months of regular treatment.

One of the most common reasons people struggle to see results is not because the protocol isn't working, but because treatment is stopped too soon. For this reason, consistency is often one of the most important parts of any vitiligo treatment routine.

Some of the most common mistakes include:

• Skipping phototherapy sessions
• Using products inconsistently
• Increasing exposure too quickly
• Stopping treatment after only a few weeks
• Changing routines too frequently

The people who achieve the best results are often those who stick with their routine long enough to give repigmentation a real opportunity to occur.

Not all areas of the body respond to treatment in the same way.

The face, neck, and trunk often respond more readily to phototherapy, while areas such as the feet and areas over joints can be more challenging to repigment. Hands and fingers are often among the last areas to improve with treatment, even when other parts of the body are responding well.

This doesn't mean improvement isn't possible, but it's important to have realistic expectations. These areas often require greater patience and may not respond as fully as other areas.

Caption: Repigmentation on a customer's hand after following a consistent treatment routine. Hands and fingers are often among the most challenging areas to treat.

Visible progress often requires months of consistent treatment. We generally recommend following the protocol consistently for at least several months and taking regular photographs to make small initial improvements easier to notice.

Vitistop Gel and Vitistop Tablets were specifically developed to work alongside phototherapy, which forms the foundation of the protocol. For this reason, most people choose to combine all three elements for more complete vitiligo support.

Yes. If you do not have access to a UVB lamp, controlled natural sunlight exposure can be used as part of the protocol. Start with around 5 minutes and increase exposure gradually based on your skin's response.

If your skin becomes red or irritated, pause light therapy until the skin has recovered. Once the irritation has resolved, you can resume treatment at a lower exposure time. You can continue taking your Vitistop tablets as normal during this time.

Yes, many people use the protocol alongside prescription treatments such as Protopic® (tacrolimus) or Opzelura® (ruxolitinib). Always follow the advice of your dermatologist or healthcare professional when combining treatments.

Missing the occasional session is unlikely to affect overall progress. However, repigmentation relies on consistency, so it's best to return to your routine as soon as possible. Simply continue from where you left off and focus on rebuilding a consistent routine.

Yes, but with adjustments. Children should use Vitix Tablets rather than Vitistop Tablets, start with shorter light therapy exposure times, and be supervised by an adult throughout treatment. Children under 3 also shouldn't use Vitistop Gel as part of their plan.