Naturally Reclaiming Your Skin From Vitiligo

Posted on February 15th, 2010

Leukoderma, more commonly known as vitiligo, is an unsightly skin condition. The white patchy discolorations of skin are formed from the absence of the cells required for the pigment melanin. These chalky white blotches can cover most of the body and mirror its pattern from arm to arm and leg to leg. When found on the scalp it can cause the hair follicles to turn white. Although, vitiligo has been associated with other ailments, it in itself is not life threatening. Nevertheless, vitiligo can have a devastating effect on one’s self-esteem and confidence.

For those who are unfamiliar and uneducated about this skin disorder, it can cause negative unprovoked responses from the general public in reaction to its grotesque appearance. Many who quietly suffer form vitiligo often attempt to conceal affected areas of their skin with the use of hats, long sleeved shirts, and gloves.

Unfortunately, for those who seek traditional treatments of this skin condition, prescription medications are not always the most effective or best solution. Furthermore, their consumption often comes with unwanted and undesired side effects. However, the good news is there are some natural homeopathic methods to treating vitiligo that can yield better and more positive gains toward restoring pigmentation of the skin without susceptibleness to further health complications.

The first and most pivotal step to treating vitiligo, is to recreate healthy skin conditions that will promote internal and external healing. There are many natural supplements available that will aid in this process. Vitamin B5 and a vitamin B complex will be important for restoring skin pigmentation, texture, and tone. The ayurvedic herb picrorrhiza may help reduce the size and number of white skin blotches. Furthermore, para-aminobenzoic acid (commonly known as PABA) can help stop hair discoloration.

In addition, vitamin A and silica are beneficial to promote the formation of new skin and collagen. Zinc also supports collagen production and can be conveniently taken in a lozenge form. Together, these nutritional supplements can naturally improve the skin and reduce the discolorations associated with vitiligo. As a precautionary measure. Care and consideration should be taken when beginning a new diet or supplement regimen. Please consult your physician or health care provider prior to starting a program to treat vitiligo, especially if you are currently taking medication, pregnant, or nursing.

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How To Stop Vitiligo Spots ?

Posted on January 31st, 2010

My daughter is now 12 years old. In February 1999 on the skin, in low part of stomach, on hips and on the back along the backbone line, we have observed small bright discolor spots that started to appear and to grow. Doctors (dermatologists) said that it is VITILIGO. They made many laboratory tests in hospital but they didn’t find reasons. (The tests of thyroid included).

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Doctors tried external treatment direct oh the skin, next they tried SUCCUS HIPERICI oral treatment and PSORALEN+UVA radiation but as a result of this treatment, skin became to blush and they had to stop it. The spots didn’t disappear. For next several months nothing new happened until February 2000. Since this moment number of spots and their dimensions was increased, especially on the stomach area and tree days ago on the neck.

I would like to know, is it because of a grown up period (puberty?)? Is any real help for her? How to stop this process on the skin? Please, send me any information what I ought to do? What do you think about oil from seeds of “psoralea corilifolia” from India? Did someone have any good results?

Answers to How To Stop Vitiligo Spots?

• You know I always wondered the same thing about puberty as this fellow mentions. Both of my girls started to develop their vitiligo at the onset of puberty. They say it is not linked to hormones, etc, but I will always wonder. Now that she is 15, I always hope that it will stabilize. She does have progression but it seems to be very slow. There are so many variables.

• Mine started with puberty as well (around 14 years of age)… I am currently on hormone treatment (not vit-related) and I haven’t noticed any change in my vitiligo since I started this treatment (approx 5-6 months).

• Me too. I wonder about the particular stages in life being responsible for the onset of vitiligo myself. And you said it – so many variables! We just don’t have anywhere to start from.

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How Long Does It Take To Cure Vitiligo?

Posted on January 31st, 2010

I have been recommended to use protopic ointment to cure vitiligo- I have small white patches around my lips. I have been using it for about three weeks now but I have not noticed any difference. Any ideas on how long it might take to cure vitiligo? Also any ideas on how good is protpic ointment for treating vitiligo?

Answer 1 – Time taken to Cure Vitiligo

My kid has vitiligo too, and we uses protopic 0/03% twice a day(morning/evening). I am really worry about her future, and because this is new treatment like doctor said. We only use for 3 days until now.

So i am really anxious to know how good protopic treat the white patches, and how long does it take effect. God bless my kid. Thanks, Robert

Answer 2 – Time taken to Cure Vitiligo

I think it takes different time for different people. Don’t expect overnight success or you will be crushed. It can take months. I’ve been using Protopic for 10 months and still NOTHING.

But stress and impatience only make it worse. The key to success, IMHO, is PATIENCE. Pritopic is useless without it. Good luck Owen.

Answer 3 – Time taken to Cure Vitiligo

Hi… my daughter saw doctor today, and he gives us a other one called elidel, and mentioned this one may better than protopic. Because my daughter is only four years and half, and he mentioned it may be regarding another problem, and finally it will be changed when she grows up. right now we use elidel instead of the protopic to try three weeks to see what is happened.

My question is that did anybody try to use elidel to treat kids vitiligo, or any case like the skin color will be changed back like doctor said.

I decided if the things will not be changed, we will change to use protopic to see what happened. The advantages are my kid is too young, and she did not know the things and very happy this time, and this is the most important thing for treatment. God bless my kid Thanks, Robert

Comment – How long does it take to cure vitiligo?

It’s been over a month now since I started applying protopic and I have seen some very minor improvements as a result of it. My doctor sees this as a positive sign and has recommended that I continue this treatment for another two months.

Thanks to everyone who responded to my original post.

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