How much does it really cost to treat vitiligo?
Clear costs for the ImmunoNova Protocol, with no hidden elements.
5,78 €
per day
The cost, month by month
month 1
550-880 €
month 2–12
112-142 €/month
How the annual cost is structured
Phototherapy lamp + pharmaceutical supplies
One-time purchase (lamp) + monthly probiotics, vitamin D, and topical treatments
Medical consultations
Initial consultation €280 + 3 follow-up visits at €220 during the year
Initial consultation €280 + 3 follow-up visits at €220 during the year
The lamp is purchased only once and lasts for years. The bulbs are replaced every 2–3 years (€30–40 per pair). The monthly cost, between €112 and €142, includes the entire treatment, with all costs clearly defined from the beginning.
What is included in the price
Complete initial consultation (€280) — 20 minutes with the specialized team, Wood’s lamp photography, V.A.I. calculation, and a personalized therapeutic plan based on 5 pillars
3 quarterly follow-up visits — photographic comparison and therapeutic adjustments based on results
Home phototherapy dosing plan — timing by area, weekly dose increases, erythema management
Specific probiotics (5 selected strains) — Lactobacillus salivarius, rhamnosus GG, paracasei, plantarum, and Bifidobacterium animalis
Vitamin D at immunomodulatory doses — monitored every 3 months and calibrated according to weight and individual response
Targeted topical treatments by phase — different molecules for active and stable phases, adjusted at every follow-up visit
Personalized dietary plan — developed based on gastrointestinal medical history and reviewed at every follow-up visit
What is NOT included: travel costs to Pisa (which vary depending on the place of origin) and any blood tests (which can be carried out through the National Health Service). Nothing else.
The comparison with ruxolitinib
* Cost charged to the National Health Service calculated on 1–2 tubes/month at €1,117 per tube (ex-factory price). The data are provided for informational purposes to allow patients to make an informed comparison.
5-15%
ImmunoNova costs between 5% and 15% of topical ruxolitinib alone.
For patients coming from outside Tuscany
40% of patients come from outside the region. The treatment journey is organized through periodic visits to the Institute (approximately 4 per year) combined with continuous home-based management of the therapy.
Milan 320–480 €/year (Frecciarossa)
Rome 240–400 €/year (Frecciargento)
Naples 280–520 €/year (Freccia + IC)
Bologna 200–360 €/year (Freccia)
Palermo 240–480 €/year (low-cost flight)
The overall cost of the treatment journey, including travel expenses, remains in the range of €6–7 per day.
Let’s put it into perspective
Two coffees at the café
2,40 €/day
Pack of cigarettes
6,50 €/day
Gym membership
2,50 €/day
Lunch out
7-10 €/day
ImmunoNova Protocol: €5.78/day
~€130/month after the first month
How payment works
Initial consultation
Payment at the time of the consultation
Phototherapy lamp
Purchased directly online or through a specialized retailer
Probiotics + vitamin D + topical treatments
Monthly purchase at the pharmacy, prescription provided at each consultation
Follow-up consultations
3 times per year, payment at the time of the consultation
Frequently Asked Questions
Book the first consultation
€280 — a complete consultation with our team
Team of 3 physicians specialized in vitiligo + dedicated nurse
Call: +39 050 8068110Disclaimer — The indicated costs are updated as of the publication date and may vary. The cost of ruxolitinib is calculated based on the ex-factory price of the 100 g tube (€1,117) for 1–2 tubes/month. Clinical results vary from patient to patient and depend on adherence to the protocol. The information provided does not replace medical consultation.
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