ABOUT VITILIGO

RECLAIM YOUR SKIN COLOUR

Vitiligo or Leucoderma is a disorder in which the skin loses its normal color due to altered process of melanin (pigment) formation or due to destruction of melanin cells. These patches are more commonly found on sun exposed areas of the body, like hands, feet, arms, face and lips.

Symptoms of vitiligo

The main symptom of vitiligo is flat, white spots or patches on your skin. The first white patch usually develops where the skin has been exposed to the sun.

Vitiligo does not cause physical discomfort to your skin, such as itching, burning etc.

Causes of Vitiligo:

Vitiligo is not contagious in any way. This is an auto immune disorder in which the body starts making antibodies against its own melanocytes


Predisposing factors:

Individuals suffering from autoimmune conditions such as those affecting the thyroid and adrenal gland, diseases such as 'alopecia areata' may be predisposed to Vitiligo. Vitiligo may also be hereditary, 60% of the patients have family history of vitiligo.

Half of the cases of psoriasis show some changes in their nails .There may be pitting, yellow - pink discoloration or complete loss of nail due to the involvement of nail matrix and nail-bed.

Triggering factors:

  • Emotional distress
  • Major illness
  • Chemicals
  • Skin trauma
  • Sunburn

    • Effect of Vitiligo on Life

    Vitiligo can have tremendous impact on the psychosocial well being of the affected individual and these people usually, may develop poor self-esteem and confidence. The social value of Vitiligo & Leucoderma is dominant over its medical value preferably in India and almost all over the world due to its prominence over skin which differentiates a person from others. So, it's treated more as a 'social stigma' rather than a medical disorder almost all over the world.

    SELF CARE TIPS:

    Following are some useful tips, which can help in coping with vitiligo

    • Eat a large variety of vegetables. This will help you to get lots of phytochemicals in your diet which can help with Vitiligo.
    • Eat lots of whole grains. Whole grains can help with general skin health with an improvement in Vitiligo.
    • Avoid saturated fats and processed foods. These foods are bad for skin health, and general health. When cooking with oil, try to use Olive Oil, which has been shown to help with Vitiligo and general skin health.
    • Foods that are excessively sour should be avoided. Vitamin C (ascorbic) is known to inhibit the production of the melanin, the color pigment. Patients with vitiligo are suggested to refrain from citrus fruits, sour yogurt, sour pickles, etc.
    • Foods containing artificial colors and flavors are restricted.
    • Have patience & develop positive thinking.

    The holistic Treatment:

    According to homoeopathy, Vitiligo is not a disease in itself but is an expression of an inner disturbed state of the body. Thus, the cure should occur at a level where things have gone wrong. Vitiligo cure can be achieved with constitutional and genetic homeopathic prescription which is basically meant for treating the root cause of diseases. At True Health Clinic the treatment is aimed to correct the Immune dysfunction, which revives the broken down immunity and stimulates melanin cells & melanin production. The medications at THC enhance melanocyte formation by stimulating the natural process called melanogenesis. This novel approach enables us to ensure you of a safe and scientific solution for your Vitiligo. So, go ahead and experience a lasting solution that comes to you without side effects.