Clearly explainedEvidence-based guidance

Treatment at home

Home phototherapy for vitiligo

Home treatment can reduce travel for selected patients, but it remains prescribed phototherapy rather than unsupervised tanning.

In brief

Key points

  • Medical prescription
  • Device training
  • Dose log
  • Scheduled reviews
01

Before starting

The device, distance, exposure area, eye protection, dose increases and action after a missed session must be demonstrated clearly.

02

When to pause

Unexpected or persistent redness, pain, blistering or uncertainty about dosing requires stopping and contacting the treating service.

Editorial basis

Editorial basis: current AWMF S2k guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo, register 013-093, version 2.0 dated 27 July 2026. Reviewed on 2 September 2026.

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