Daughter: June 2026(for 2months): Vitiligo Treatment
10th – 3 June
It is fortunate that the clinic is open on the national election holiday, which is very convenient for us to bring our children for their appointments. The clinic’s availability is greatly appreciated for the convenience of its visitors. I usually try to avoid visiting the clinic unless absolutely necessary or if there are alternative options for taking the children. On this occasion, my wife will be accompanying the children to the clinic.
11st – 5 June
I am still contemplating whether to take my daughter to the clinic. I do believe she requires treatment, even though she has not exhibited any discoloration on her face, hands, or feet. Taking two children at once would be beneficial. Additionally, both children would then have the shared experience of visiting the clinic and spending time with me.
12nd – 12 June
It is a good opportunity to inquire about my daughter’s skin concern on the back of her knees. There is a mark that is somewhat darker in color, though it is not very noticeable. It is always beneficial to address dermatological concerns during regular doctor visits. I consulted the dermatologist about this while my child was receiving vitiligo treatment. The doctor informed me that it is a cafe-au-lait spot, which is a type of birthmark. Given my child’s darker skin tone, it does not particularly stand out. The doctor clarified that it cannot be removed in a single session and would necessitate multiple treatments for it to disappear. They also suggested that we could simply wait and address it later if my child becomes uncomfortable with it as they grow older. Upon my own observation, it is not very conspicuous, so I concurred that there is no immediate need to pursue treatment.
During the visit, I also mentioned that a blister had developed in the middle of my child’s lip after the previous treatment, although it has since improved. The doctor reassured me by stating that a blister can actually indicate progress. She recommended that we take photographs to monitor its development moving forward, which greatly alleviated my concerns.
13rd – 15 June
Her doctor anticipates that my daughter’s vitiligo, which is barely visible on her fingertips, will improve, much like her mother’s condition. Her mother previously had vitiligo on her fingertips and toes, but it has since resolved after several years of weekly excimer laser treatments. Interestingly, my daughter’s vitiligo is not discernible to the naked eye, even upon close inspection.
However, the doctor’s assessment, supported by a photograph taken with a Wood’s lamp, is trusted. When asked by the doctor about the difficulty of bringing two children to the clinic simultaneously, it was expressed that while it isn’t quite double the burden, it is indeed challenging. The journey to the clinic with two children on a single trip involves the same route. There is a synergy when the children are together, as opposed to just one whom full attention can be given to, leading to more play, more noise, and more food consumption.
14th – 26 June
It has been quite some time since our last visit to the doctor. The doctor is very welcoming, and it feels as though visiting the clinic regularly has become a weekly routine. Perhaps undergoing excimer laser treatment for the entire family could become a regular and important routine.
15th- 29 June
There is no indication of vitiligo on her skin. We are uncertain if this condition is indeed vitiligo. However, should vitiligo be present, early laser treatment would be advisable.
