Melanocyl Solution 25ml

Melanocyl Solution is used for the following:

• Management of vitiligo: This refers to a skin condition where patches of skin lose their pigment.

• Control of psoriasis symptoms: This involves managing a chronic skin condition characterised by scaly, itchy, and inflamed lesions.

• Assistance in tackling cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: This is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma affecting the skin.

• Alleviation of lichen planus symptoms: With this condition, you get small, flat-topped, itchy pink or purple bumps on the skin.

• Dealing with alopecia areata: This means managing an autoimmune disorder that leads to unpredictable hair loss.

• Addressing photodermatitis: This is a reaction to exposure to certain types of light.

• Management of cutaneous mastocytosis: A disease-causing too many mast cells in your skin.

• Alleviation of atopic dermatitis symptoms: Also known as eczema, it makes your skin red and itchy.

Apply Melanocyl Solution as directed below:

• Make sure the affected skin area is clean and dry before application.

• Use a cotton swab or small brush to apply the solution on the affected areas, avoiding normal skin and sensitive areas like eyelids, lips or the groin region.

• Allow the solution to dry completely and wait for 1-2 hours before exposing the treated area to UVA light under medical supervision.

• Wash your hands thoroughly after application to prevent accidental spread to other areas.

For specific advice on how long and how often to use Melanocyl Solution, consult your doctor.

Melanocyl Solution is applied topically.

Melanocyl Solution contains methoxsalen (1%), which interacts with your body in the following ways:

• Penetration and Sensitization: Methoxsalen penetrates the skin upon topical application and sensitises it to UVA light.

• Activation and DNA Binding: Upon exposure to UVA light, methoxsalen gets activated and binds to the pyrimidine bases in DNA, forming cross-links between DNA strands.

• Inhibition of DNA Synthesis: The binding action of methoxsalen inhibits DNA synthesis, suppressing the excessive proliferation of skin cells seen in conditions like psoriasis.

• Stimulation of Melanocytes: Methoxsalen also stimulates melanocytes (pigment-producing cells), leading to increased pigment formation that helps repigment the white patches in vitiligo.

• Keep Melanocyl Solution stored below 30°C.

• Make certain it stays in a tightly sealed, light-resistant container.

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

• Always keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

• Ensure you utilise the solution before its expiry date.

• If you are managing psoriasis with Melanocyl Solution, it's beneficial to include omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. They help reduce inflammation and can be found in fish like Salmon and Mackerel.

• For those managing vitiligo, try to avoid foods that naturally contain psoralens such as celery, parsley, figs, and citrus fruits. These could potentially increase your skin's sensitivity to UV light.