Vitiligo Clinic
Due to massive demand Dr Sunil Chopra is delighted to announce a clinic specialised in the treatment of vitiligo.This is the only clinic of its kind in the UK.
Dr Chopra has a special interest in vitiligo and has had many years experience of treating patients with vitiligo both in NHS and private practice.
Vitiligo is a common non catching skin condition affecting around 1% of the population. It can affect people of any age and of any age. Vitiligo can cause extreme distress to sufferers because of its unusual appearance.
Until recently, people suffering from vitiligo have had virtually no access to successful treatment for their vitiligo except for cosmetic camouflage.
With world renowned dermatologist Dr Sanjeev Mulekar and nurse specialist Alice Slater, The London Dermatology Centre is able to offer the most successful proven treatments available to give the skin the best chance of repigmentation.
Before and after pictures of patients treated by Dr Sanjeev Mulekar (click for enlarged picture)
Arch Dermatol 2004; 140: 1211-1215
Derm Surg 2006; 32:536-541
Arch Dermatol 2004; 140: 1211-1215
Treatments available:
• Assessment - Dr Chopra will thoroughly assess your vitiligo and medical history and discuss the best treatment options available to you.
• Phototherapy - (UVB-TLO1) and PUVA an ultraviolet light treatment which has good results in repigmenting vitiligo.
• ReCell - a procedure where the colour forming cells of ‘normal’ skin are grafted on to areas of vitiligo. This is performed by Dr Mulakar who is a world expert and pioneer in this procedure for vitiligo.
• Depigmentation – for patients with very extensive vitiligo. Counselling is available with this treatment.
• Counselling - we have a counsellor on site who is available to discuss issues relating to vitiligo and how to cope with it.