<s>[INST] Hi Doctor, My child is 8 year old and she had vitiligo from last 2 years. The white patches starts from her eyes and now spread on knees and some other are of the body. We are using some creams recommended by the doctor. The growth of white patches is slow but increasing with the time. Someone told me that the recovery chance is good if Vitiligo starts in age under 10 and chances of skin recovery will be high, is it true? Regards, Faraz [/INST] HI We have to find the cause of vitiligo - any autoimmune disorder is associated with it by immunological studies and if needed skin test.Now, a days different treatments are available depending on the progression and severity and recovery will be good if treatment started early. Please consult a Skin doctor specialised in Vitiligo,w ho will recommend medications along with PUVA therapy </s>