Several years ago I had laser resurfasing on my face. While everything was okay at the beginning, I now have patches where there is little or no pigment. I cannot be seen without makeup and it's really a pain trying to cover this up. Someone has told me that V tar will restore my pigment and I'm wondering if anyone has used this. I know it requires a doctor's prescription but that's all I know about it. Please help with any info! Thanks

I've never heard of v tar. I would research it carefully before doing anything and be sure that it is worth the risk. Many medications are worth the risk if the risk is uncommon enough but you have to decide. Did you go back to the person who did the procedure and is this what they recommend?

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The plastic surgeon has since retired and I think I may go to a dermatologist for an opinion. My guess is that he hasn't heard of this. I think there is only one compounding pharmacy that makes this in New York. I can't find much info about this product except that it is used for vitilligo. You are certainly right in that it should be approached with caution----anymore surprises I do not want!!

This is the best I could come up with. I suspect you would need to research how damaging or healing coal tar might be.

V-tar is a crude coal tar product that has been formulated to be water soluble, so it won't stain skin. It is applied once a week, left on for 5-6 hours (or overnight), then removed. Users must avoid sun exposure for 72 hours after treatment. Sun exposure is not required for treatment with V-tar, making it attractive to those who prefer to minimize the contrast between normal skin and vitiligo, as well as those who are unable to use light therapy due to other conditions. V-tar can be used by anyone, including children.

Vitiligo Support International - Vitiligo Topical Therapies

V Tar Liquid RX (30% whole coal tar) made by Dermasave Labs in Pleasant Valley, NY.

Apparently, it takes at least 3 months to see any results. It does not help everyone. This is all I gleaned from other health forums.

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Most tars are suspected to cause cancer.




Vtar is made from whole tar coal, and it's listed here under "Mixtures."


See ACS :: Known and Probable Human Carcinogens

YIKES! Thanks JfH and Cookie for your information. This is beginning to sound like a last resort thing to do.....cancer causing (maybe), that's scary . Also sounds like the results are pretty iffy. I've also read that laser can sometime restore pigment if that is what caused it's loss. That sounds weird but I must see the dermatologist and ask some questions. Thanks again!

One thing for sure, all dermatologists are not created the same. See if you can find one that does laser work and they will likely be best to advise you.

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