- Female
- 29 Years
- 23/01/2025
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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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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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
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