In brief
Key points
- ✓Prescription treatment
- ✓Time-limited use
- ✓Body site matters
- ✓Monitor side effects
Where they may fit
They are generally considered outside sensitive areas such as eyelids, folds and genital skin, where risks require particular caution.
Follow a precise plan
Potency, quantity, frequency and duration are individual. Prolonged or inappropriate use can thin the skin and cause other adverse effects.
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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