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Medications to treat kidneys stones are used for 2 purposes Dissolving uric acid stones Prevention of recurrence of kidneys stones Dissolution of stones Kidneys stones are made of various mineral compositions. 5-10% of kidneys stones are composed of uric acid. Only uric acid stones can be dissolved with medications. All other types of kidney stones such as calcium oxalate stones (the most common variety) cannot be dissolved with medication, and require other types of treatment. Uric acid stones can be dissolved by alkalinising the urine, bring the pH of the urine to above 6. 5.

Phototherapy is a good treatment option for vitiligo. It is important for you to see your dermatologist before purchasing a machine for a proper assessment. When undergoing phototherapy, there is a treatment regime in the delivery of phototherapy to optimise the effectiveness of the treatment and minimize the side effects such as burns. Your doctor will be able to advice you on this. There are also localized hand held phototherapy devices for small areas of vitiligo and larger half or full body machines for large areas of vitiligo. The cost depends on the type of machines.