Skincare tips if you have vitiligo
It’s true that everyone with vitiligo disease may not even experience all of its symptoms. With symptoms like loss of skin color in uneven patches over your hands, legs and face or even premature graying of your hair on scalp and eyelashes, the change in the appearance can be emotionally burdening. Let’s understand this skin condition.
What is vitiligo?
Identified by white spots and white patches on skin, vitiligo is an auto-immune disease. It can affect any part of your body. Irrespective of race and gender, vitiligo affects nearly 2% of the global population. (Source: Research Gate)
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Skincare tips
Fortunately, there are tips you can follow to take care of the white spots on skin. Some of the easiest and effective tips are:
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Hydrated skin:
The classic “8 glasses of water per day” is a golden rule you should always follow. Don’t forget to include hydrating products like moisturizers in your skincare routine as well. Additionally, installing humidifiers are an excellent way to ensure that your skin doesn’t dry. Cold weather can irritate your skin. Humidifiers add the moisture back in the air and in turn, help your skin stay hydrated too.
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Don’t forget sunscreen:
Sunscreen is vital for every skin type, especially for vitiligo skin. Your skin loses the natural protection from the Ultraviolet (UV) rays of sun when it loses its pigment. This makes your skin extremely sensitive to sunburns and UV damage. For patients with vitiligo, SPF 45-50 is helpful.
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Don’t just concentrate on the face but your body too:
If you have vitiligo, skincare isn’t restricted to your face. Chances are that you may have white patches all over your body. Therefore, always opt for a moisturizer for your body which is free of dyes, synthetic fragrances and preservatives that irritate your skin. Choose moisturizers and products which are free of sulphate and keep your skin naturally healthy.
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Have a healthy diet:
There’s no specific diet you need to follow. However, vitiligo is an auto-immune disease. So, you can include immune boosting foods like berries, oranges, grapefruit and vegetables like broccoli, spinach, mushrooms along with meat, seeds and nuts in your diet. Ask your treatment expert to guide you further.
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Avoid using tanning beds:
According to American Academy of Dermatology, tanning beds are not a replacement for the Sun because even they emit harmful UV rays which can damage your de-pigmented skin. Additionally, if you have a lighter skin tone, tanning can widen the contrast between your vitiligo spots and your natural skin tone.
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Consider makeup:
If you feel conscious about your uneven skin tone and are comfortable using makeup, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t. Use water proof concealers as they tend to last longer. You can ask your treatment expert for further guidance.
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Be careful with your skin:
Small cuts, scrapes or injuries can cause new white patchesto develop on your skin. Although accidents cannot be avoided, try not to harm your skin and stay cautious. (Source: American Academy of Dermatology)
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Consult a specialist:
Be sure to consult your treatment expert so he/she can guide you in creating a skincare routine which is customized for your skin. A skin specialist can help determine the course of your vitiligo treatment.
Are you looking for a vitiligo treatment which is 100% safe for your skin? You can consider homeopathy.
Vitiligo treatment in homeopathy
14 vitiligo patients were assessed and provided individualized homeopathic treatment. 35.7% of those patients experienced either moderate relief or recovered fully. Additionally, in some patients, it was observed that homeopathic medicines improved their upper respiratory tract infections, rhinitis, headaches and balanced their thyroid levels. (Source: NCBI)
Homeopathic medicine for vitiligo improves your condition along with providing relief to your additional complaints. Since homeopathic treatment for vitiligo is naturally derived and free of any side-effects, it treats your skin gently and effectively.
At Dr Batra’s®, you have access to some of the most experienced homeopathic skin specialists who offer customized homeopathic treatment for your white patches.
Book an online appointment at DrBatra’s® and let us take care of your emotional burden and vitiligo together.
