8 Methoxsalen tablets and exposure to sunlight for Vitiligo treatment. The protocols are very strict that the affected areas must be exposed to sun light and the rest covered. There is risk of cataract also. Continued sun exposure of the normal skin is also there for the rest of the day which may cause hyperpigmentation of the normal skin.
Dosage varies from patient to patient. The possibility of repigmentation also varies and also the duration. Yet the most common procedure used is the 8 Methoxsalen and sun exposure. How the topical Methoxsalen is best as compared to oral 8 Methoxsalen?