My wife is due to deliver in Kerala, and she's planning to travel on January 8th, 2017. She'll be nine months pregnant by then. We're wondering if it's safe for her to travel by car or train since the journey will take more than 10 hours. What do you think?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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For severe vitiligo (90%):

Sun Protection

Avoid direct sun exposure (10am-4pm)

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30+)

Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours

Wear protective clothing

Seek shade when wet

Treating SunburnBlisters

Topical corticosteroids (hydrocortisone)

Cool compresses

Topical anesthetics (lidocainebenzocaine)

Moisturize

Additional Steps

Consult a dermatologist

Explore vitiligo treatment options (topical corticosteroids, immunomodulators, phototherapy)

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