Can vitiligo go away by itself?
Anxious were parents of a 14years girl who suffered from white patches on various areas of the body. They were very anxious that these white spots would pose future problems in her life. They said that her entire life would be at stake because of these white patches. They came from a society which was conservative and looked at the white patches as social evil. It was not only a stress for the small girl but a major stress for her parents too. Out of desperation in seeking cure and all the patches to return back to its original color they tried conventional treatments, then Ayurvedic medicines and performed all sorts of holy rituals to get rid of the demon causing the white patches.
But to their utter disappointment there was no relief in the symptoms and the patches kept increasing. The child felt embarrassed with her physical condition as her classmates teased her and called her names. She started lagging behind in her studies too though she was a brilliant child. She started getting irritable and would back answer her parents and she stopped going to play with children. Homeopathy was their only hope and last resort.
After detailed case analysis she was given her constitutional medicine by the homeopath and was counseled by the doctor to help build her lost confidence. She was called after a month and her patches had stopped spreading. Within few months of continued homeopathic treatment at Dr Batra’s Homeopathy Clinic, the patches were all re-pigmented and she regained her lost confidence and stood first in class.
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What is the cause of vitiligo?
In Vitiligo there is a destruction of the skin pigment cells (melanocyte), which gives skin and hair it’s color through the formation of melanin (skin pigmentation). Melanin protects the skin from harmful effects of UV rays produced by the sun. Vitiligo patches can occur anywhere on the body.
10% of Indian population suffers from Vitiligo. In recent years there is an increase in children suffering of Vitiligo. Exact vitiligo cause is unknown but the probable triggering factors are genetics, emotional trauma such as stress, anxiety, fear. Vitiligo can be associated with thyroid, diabetes or any other auto-immune disease. It is quite unpredictable condition. It may sometimes appear as a small patch which may re-pigment by itself but in majority it does not re-pigment by itself and an individual suffering from it has to take treatment to revive the pigment making cells.
Homeopathic treatment for Vitiligo
Homeopathic medicines are natural and have no side-effects unlike conventional medicine which could cause severe burns and blistering. Homeopathic medicine has long lasting results unlike short term results seen in conventional medicines. Homeopathic medicine is prescribed on individual case history so the underlying stress can be effectively treated with homeopathy which can bring about a positive result in the treatment of Vitiligo. If the disease is not controlled it can recur. Homeopathy treatment for vitiligo helps to correct the melanin destruction thus prevents recurrence of the disease. Unlike skin grafts which could cause scarring, homeopathy has not external treatment except the sweet pills which cause no scarring. Homeopathic medicine helps triggering re-pigmentation and corrects the altered immune response. Associated diseases like thyroid and diabetes can also be controlled with homeopathic medicine and proper diet regime. Children happily take homeopathic medicines as they are sweet unlike bitter conventional medicines.
