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VITILIGO (LEUCODERMA)

Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder in the human skin. The human skin contains special skin cells (melanocytes) that produce the pigment melanin which colors the skin.

In Vitiligo, the special skin cells (melanocytes) as well as the tissues (mucous membranes) that line the inside of the mouth, nose, genital and rectal areas, and the retina of the eyes are destroyed. As a result, white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. The hair may also turn white that grows in areas affected by vitiligo. What causes vitiligo?

There are several theories regarding the cause of vitiligo but the actual cause is not fully known. According to one theory, people with vitiligo develop antibodies that, turn upon them and destroy their own melanocytes instead of protecting them. There is another theory according to which the melanocytes somehow attack and destroy themselves. Finally, some people with vitiligo have reported that a single event such as severe sunburn or an episode of emotional distress is the main cause of this order. Scientifically, events of this nature have not been accepted as the main cause of vitiligo. These are merely coincidences.

Who is affected by vitiligo?

The number of people affected by vitiligo (http://www.antivitiligo.com/vitiligo.html ) disorder ranges from 40-50 million. It forms about 1 to 2% of people in the world. 2 to 5 million people have the disorder in the United States alone.

Vitiligo affects all races and both sexes equally and ninety-five percent of its victims are below the age of 40.

What is the association of vitiligo with autoimmune disease?

In Autoimmune diseases, a person's immune system reacts against the body's own organs or tissues. Vitiligo is found to be more common in people with certain autoimmune diseases.

Autoimmune diseases that are associated with vitiligo include: hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland), adrenocortical insufficiency (the adrenal gland does not produce enough of the hormone corticosteroid), alopecia areata (patches of baldness), and pernicious anemia (a low level of red blood cells caused by the failure of the body to absorb vitamin B12).

Is vitiligo inherited?

Vitiligo may be hereditary in some cases. Children of vitiligo affected parents are more likely to develop vitiligo disorder. However, most children will not get vitiligo even if a parent has it. Also most people with vitiligo do not have a family history of the disorder.

Large number of inherited disorders are associated with vitiligo. They include: albinism of the ocular type, autoimmune polyendocrinopathy syndrome, congenital deafness with vitiligo and achalasia, dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria, ermine phenotype, familial histiocyctic reticulosis, kabuki syndrome, and the syndrome of spastic paraparesis, vitiligo, premature graying and characteristic facies.

The abundance of genetic diseases associated with vitiligo clearly proves that there are a number of genes which normally govern the development and wellbeing of the melanocytes.

What are the symptoms of vitiligo?

White patches (depigmentation) on the skin are the foremost symbol of vitiligo. These patches are more common in sun-exposed areas, including the hands, feet, arms, face, and lips. Other common areas are the armpits and groin, and around the mouth, eyes, nostrils, navel, and genitals.

Vitiligo generally appears in one of three patterns: focal pattern, segmental pattern and generalized pattern. In focal pattern, the depigmentation is limited to one or only a few areas. In segmental pattern, depigmented patches are developed on only one side of the body. But in the generalized pattern, depigmentation occurs on different parts of the body.

More information about vitiligo 

Maria brought up in San diego and love fun and Entertainment in his city. She is busy and enjoying to write the articles on health related topics. She always likes to help the people. She can be reach at maria@rizash.com


Topical Herbal Remedy For Re-Pigmentation In Vitiligo

A Few Tips

You should see an endocrinologist because people with vitiligo often have problems with their thyroid gland and in some cases ultraviolet rays are not recommended (you should not lie out in the sun trying to even your skin color). Also, many people with vitiligo have problems with their liver. Sometimes all you need to do is to treat your weak/sick liver and the white patches will be gone.
If you are over 40 and you noticed the white spots for the first time, see a dermatologist. Do not try to treat it yourself. There is a very good chance that this is not vitiligo, but a different kind of dermatosis that looks like it. Genuine vitiligo usually appears at the age range of 19-40 years old.

Cleansing of the body with a special attention to the liver and bowels often helps to get rid of vitiligo. But be careful, If you've never paid attention to your health and decided to cleanse your body, you may provoke an intensification of all chronic disorders that you already have. In this case start from a diet, quitting alcohol and smoking and start doing physical exercises. You should cleanse your body only under your doctor's supervision.

Home Remedies For Vitiligo
The best herb to treat vitiligo is lemna minor (wild duckweed).
In the summer get Lemna minor, wash it and grind it. Mix 1 part lemna with 1 part honey and take 1 tea spoon of the mix twice a day 1 hour after meals.
At the same time rub fresh lemna juice in the white spots 5-6 times a day.

 You can prepare a Lemna tincture
for the fall and winter time: take 4 tablespoons of lemna, add 1/2 L of vodka, leave it in a dark warm place for 7 days and filter it. Mix 15-30 drops of the tincture with 2 tablespoons of water and take the mix twice a day 30 minutes before meals.

You can try to rub into the white spots a few times a day:
- Castor oil
- St. John wort alcohol tincture
- melon pulp
- strong black tea (take 1 teaspoon of loose black tea, add 1/4 cup of boiling water, boil it for 2-3 minutes, filter it and let it cool. You can keep it in youir refrigerator for 2 days. Shake before using it).

Take a half of a fig and rub the white spots with it.

Prepare the following salve: take 100 of Vaselin and add 5 g of aspirin (if you use pills, crush them thoroughly).  Rub the salve in the white spots and lie out in the sun. The color of your skin should become even in about 10 days.  Be careful and try not to get a sunburn. (I know that some people got great results using this remedy, but I'd personally try it on a small spot for the beginning.)

Add fresh rhubarb juice to a body lotion or Vaselin and rub it in the white patches twice a day.

Additionally to topical creams, it is highly recommended to drink St.John wort extract for at least 4-6 months. Take 1 tablespoon of St.John wort leaves and flowers, add 1 cup (8 oz) of boiling water, let it sit for 30 minutes and filter it. Take 1 tablespoon of the extract 3 times a day after meals (1 teaspoon of the extract for children).Take 1 week break every 3 weeks. Rub the extract in the white patches twice a day.
St.John wort herb increases your photosensitivity - your skin sensitivity to sunlight/ultraviolet rays. It is one of the best herbs to be taken internally and externally, if you have vitiligo. You should use it only as a waterbased extract or an alcohol tincture, but do not use it in an oil base.

Mix 1 part St. John's wort herb, 1 part oregano herb, 1 part calendula flowers and 1 part chamomile flowers. Every morning take 1 teaspoon of the mix, add 1 cup of boiling water and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Take 1/2 cup of the extract twice a day during meals. The treatment is for 1 month. This extract will help to increase your photosensitivity.

All remedies above have been tested by people with vitiligo and gave great results, but you still should remember that sometimes things do not work the same for different people. You can just give it a try.  Of course, do not forget to consult your doctor before you do anything.

More Information On Vitiligo


Topical Herbal Remedy For Re-Pigmentation In Vitiligo
HEALTH TIP
You should take supplements with copper, iron, B vitamin group, calcium and amino acid thyrosine (read more information about it on Wikipedia, opens in a new window).
BEAUTY TIP
Do not leave your house without applying special creams for vitiligo or any cream that has one of the herbs increasing photosensitivy, like calendula, St. John's wort herb and oregano herb.
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