Vitiligo Treatment in Cuba
Melagenine Plus, developed in Cuba, is an effective treatment for vitiligo.
Vitiligo, which comes from the Latin word "vitelius", is also known as pied disease or ala disease among the people. The skin disease, which causes white spots and patches with a milky white color on the skin, can occur at different ages.
In Cuba, Melagenina Plus cream, an alcoholic extract obtained from a mixture of human placenta with melagenina and calcium, developed by Dr. Carlos Manuel Miyares Cao, is used for the treatment of Vitiligo. Melagenina Plus cream acts by stimulating the re-formation of melanocytes at the edges and/or inside the affected area.
​
Cuban vitiligo studies showed that the drug was effective in 86% of patients. Melagenina Plus is safe for use in children, pregnant or breastfeeding women and the elderly and no side effects have been observed. Melagenina Plus is not available for sale in Türkiye. After applying to the Cuban Ministry of Health, it is necessary to go to Cuba in case of approval.
In order to receive vitiligo treatment in Cuba, a specialist opinion should be sought first. The specialist assesses the situation and determines the length of treatment.
​
A typical treatment includes the following steps:
-
Expert opinions and evaluations
-
Diagnostic tests and analyzes of the patient
-
3 or more times with outpatient administration of the medication
-
Continuation of treatment if necessary
