Ointment / Cream solutions

I've consulted a doctor at the National Skin Center of Singapore twice in the last 3 years. I was given the "Protopic" cream. I found it and still find it troublesome, as it is very oily. I stopped applying to my hands, and just kept it to my eye and face areas. I remembered a guy, whoose face turned a bit "funny" when he shook my "oily" hands ! Ha ha !

Recently I visited another specialist of a private clinic, and he too recommended "Protopic", as it was the most effective, but according to him, it is only effective on the face. He carried to note that, I should rub the cream "into" the skin, at least rub 20-30 times. Now that's something interesting. Was I applying it ineffectively before ?

Next, for the hands, he prescribed "Demovate", twice a day, and also rub it in. So far, it has caused dryness on my skin. I can't see any effect yet. It's been 2 months now, hope it works ..........

Anyone tried other ointment /cream before ?

Do you have vitiligo ?

This is the place for you then. I realised I had this dreaded (but harmless) skin disease 3 years ago. I've seen several specialists, but doesn't seem to have any solution til now. I've created this blog, so all we "Vitiligoist" can share their experiences, thoughts, fears............and most of all, solutions !