How to get rid of Vitiligo naturally?

Vitiligo is commonly referred to as ‘Leucoderma' a non-contagious pigment disorder of the skin, characterized by variable white patches which tend to increase in size and numbers as time passes.

This is a common condition that affects about 1-2% of the world's population, despite gender and ethnicity. It can take place at any age after birth, but more than half of people have been seen before 20 years of age.

As vitiligo is hardly a disease of medical importance, but due to cosmetic reasons, social stigma has been associated with it.

In medical science, it is regarded as a minor problem, which gradually increases in size and causes a lot of psychological stress in the patient. In some instances, the pigment can be seen coming back.

Mostly, the condition is unpredictable and tends to change gradually, where the stability period typically runs for many years. Yes, a very important factor holds the fact that it generally does not guarantee, and seldom returns completely.

For this reason, self-esteem and social contacts of the vitiligo sufferers are often observed breaking down.

While the particular reason is not well defined till the date, suggests many possible etiology concerning clinical manifestations of the condition.

The prevailing concept of Vitiligo's pathogenesis incorporates an immunological hypothesis, a nervous mediated hypothesis along a "self-destruction" hypothesis.

It is generally due to the disappearance of melanocytes in epidermal skin which extends the weeds and exposes itself.

This condition can be broken into cosmetics and the skin with the white patches is thus susceptible to sunburn.

Etiology is undiscovered and several pathogenic hypotheses are not responsible for the entire spectrum of the condition.

Although no complete therapeutic solution is available for Vitiligo spots, in the Allopathic system of medicine, yet many options can give satisfactory results in most sufferers.

Management consists of the protection from the sun, as well as surgical methods and medical treatment includes the Ultraviolet B (UVB), Broadband UVB, UVA, Corticosteroid with other approaches.

Surgical treatment, combined with methods of skin grafting, is usually recommended for focal vitiligo after treatment.

What causes vitiligo?

The exact reason behind vitiligo remains to be unclear but according to some experts the next reasons are told

• Sunburn.

• Severe emotional distress.

• Hereditary attributes.

• Deficiencies of folate, copper, zinc, and vit B12.

• Certain auto-immune diseases like Thyroid disorders, Diabetes, Psoriasis, and Pernicious Anemia.

• Certain chemicals (phenols).

• Repeated trauma (rubbing/scratching of the skin).

Is vitiligo hereditary?

Yes, Vitiligo possesses a genetic reason, because in most cases, a family member has this disease. Apart from this, it is also true that if you have Vitiligo spots, then this one doesn't need to occur in your kids too.

Vitiligo complications

• Social or psychological distress

• Sunburn

• Skin cancer

• Eye problems (iritis)

• Hearing loss

Diagnostic methods

Diagnosis is primarily based on clinical assessment and an expert dermatologist normally diagnoses Vitiligo very easily by looking at your skin during physical examination.

Occasionally skin biopsy or Wood’s Lamp Examination may be necessary to carry out. Once Vitiligo is diagnosed, your doctor may check blood for thyroid disease and other autoimmune conditions.

How can vitiligo be treated?

How to stop vitiligo spots from spreading?

The modern arrangement of medicines (Allopath) does not have any effective treatment for Vitiligo. Allopath remedy can help restore the color, but cannot halt its get spread around or repetition. Often recovery is not permanent.

Sunscreens -

The areas of Vitiligo are easily burned in sunlight. Therefore, sunscreen must be used with a higher Sun Protection Factor (SPF) in all exposed areas of 30 or more. It helps in protecting the affected skin from vitiligo.

When more widely applied then it reduces the contrast between the areas of Vitiligo and overall surrounding.

Other standard sun protection such as appropriate protective clothing, wearing a hat, using the UV protective sunglass, etc. options should also be used.

Topical Corticosteroids

Applications of very powerful anti-inflammatory ointments or creams help restore certain pigments.

Although its constant use, makes the skin slim and develops stretch marks, etc. are its side effects.

Small doses of oral steroids can sometimes be used but it can be linked to other side effects such as putting on weight, mood swings, and cataracts.

Other types of anti-inflammatory creams and ointments, such as calcineurin inhibitors and vitamin D analogs, are capable of restoring pigment in some patients and can also be used after the recommendation of the doctor.

Skin camouflage

Doctors widely suggest skin camouflage. This is done to help make the areas of Vitiligo spots less noticeable.

Careful use of top-quality camouflage products means the use of fake suntan can be effective, that can be used with the advice of a physician. Because these are water-resistant and the chances of rubbing are significantly less on the affected part of the skin.

Laser treatment

Some areas have seen improvements with excimer laser treatment, which is more effective on vitiligo, which has not changed for long stretches and affects relatively small areas of skin.

This can sometimes be used in combination with topical treatments. If the combination of 0.1% tacrolimus ointment and 308-nm excimer laser therapy is done twice a week, then it offers optimistic results on UV-sensitive spots.

Phototherapy

This treatment entails artificially exposing the affected skin to ultraviolet light and often, it is used in combination with a topical corticosteroid, and the procedure is required for extended periods. Generally, it takes several months to years and sometimes frustrating results come up.

The skin around the fingers and lips is less likely to improve and complete recovery is unusual.

Phototherapy is an effective treatment, but it carries potential risks and complications.

Tattooing

A spot of special ink is used to cover white patches in the tattooing method, which happens to be because of melanin deficiency.

Other than Allopath, there are lots of treatment options available by which the benefit can be obtained.

Ayurvedic and home remedies for Vitiligo.

The first goal is to deal with vitiligo in Ayurveda is the purification of the body and improving immune system using herbal powder or decoction of Psoralea corylifolia (Bakuchi), Turmeric (Haridra), Indian lilac leaves (Neem), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Karanj (Pongamia glabra), Euphorbia neriifolia (Snuhi), Chirata (Swertia chirata), Khadira (Acasia catechu), Apamarga (Acaranthus aspera), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki (Picrorrhiza kurroa) and so on.

Topical application is used as the second option on the patient's examination and illness basis.

Bakuchi seeds (Psoraleacorylifolia), Khellin (Ammi vishnaga), Bhalataka/Marking nut(Semecarpus Anacardium), & Kathgular (Ficus hispida), etc. are Ayurvedic photosensitizer and used as a topical application.

After applying, one needs to go in contact with sun rays until toleration. It is used to stimulate melanocytes when exposed to ultraviolet rays in the sun. It is a so popular home cure to get rid of Vitiligo in Ayurvedic set up of medicine.

What to eat and avoid in Vitiligo / Leucoderma

What do you eat in white spots? Some recommended food stuffs are stated here -

Pulses: Arhar, Moong, etc.

Fruits, cereals, vegetables, and others - Old Rice, Wheat, Barley, Turmeric, shigru, tinda, pomegranate leaves, point gourd, Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, honey, garlic, cumin, nutmeg, fennel, asafoetida, black salt, beets, carrots, banana, apples, radishes, Dates, Figs, Chickpeas, etc.

A person suffering from white stains should consume bitter gourd as much as possible.

Food to Avoid in Vitiligo Disease:

For the treatment of white patches, wake up in the earlier morning and clean the teeth and then drink 1-2 glasses of lukewarm water.

In the problem of white stains, you should not eat these food items -

New Paddy, Potatoes, Milk, Maida, Kabuli gram, peas, curd, fish, jaggery, blueberries, gooseberries, tomato, Lemon, Orange, Brinjal, carbonated drinks, urad, cold water, dry food, junk food, cold food, fried foods, oily food, spicy food, fast food, canned foods, more salt, cold drinks, soft drinks, fish, beef and meat sauce, pickle, alcoholic beverages, etc.

Incompatible food items like milk + fish, milk and meat, milk just after pickle intaking, should not be taken together.

Lifestyle modification for treating vitiligo

Ayurveda And Vitiligo: Ayurveda puts a lot of emphasis on food for its treatment. According to the Ayurveda, green leafy vegetables, carrot, gourd, soybean, pulses should be eaten more.

To overcome from white patches, the most important thing is to change your lifestyle and diet. So during the treatment of white patches, your lifestyle should be managed in good form.

Strolling or morning walk or do some exercise.

Avoid Anger, fear, and worry.

Do not suppress urine passing and defecation.

Reduce the use of soap and detergent.

Copper vessel water for vitiligo patient is very useful. So, for this purpose, a copper vessel treated normal water taken in the early morning.

Eat a bowl of black gram and 3 to 4 almonds every day.

Drink fresh giloy or aloe vera juice because it improves immunity.

During the treatment of vitiligo, you have to take care of these things as well:

Eat vegetarian foods as much as possible for you.

Do meditation and practice yoga every day.

Always eat fresh and digestible food.

Eat your food slowly, calmly, and happily in a quiet place.

Chew the food well during eating.

Eat your food in a divided dose 4 to 5 times.

Fasting is necessary one time weekly.

Always leave your bed before sunrise.

Clean your teeth twice a day.

Get involved every day in your creative work or job.

Take 10-15 minutes of a walk after intaking a meal.

Sleep at the right time at night.

Yoga, Pranayama, Asana, and Meditation Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Anulom-vilom, Halasana, etc. should do during the treatment of vitiligo.

Eat two to four almonds per day.

Do not get worm infestation.

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