Tired of conventional vitiligo treatments? Try homeopathy
Vitiligo is a non-communicable, autoimmune condition, where you may notice discoloring of the skin in patches. According to a study on Karger.com, 0.5 to 2% of people suffer from vitiligo skin disease. In this condition, your immune cells attack your body’s healthy tissue which leads to discoloring of the skin. The cells called ‘melanocytes’ stop producing the pigment and your skin loses color or turns white.
Vitiligo is a skin disorder that requires medical attention. As a result, it's important to understand the ailment and its therapies, to select the one that's right for you.
First, let’s talk about the different types of vitiligo skin disease:
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Focal:
Here, the skin loses its colour on smaller areas of the body and does not spread.
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Generalized:
In this vitiligo type, you may notice small discolored patches on different parts of your body.
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Mucosal:
Here, you may notice white patches or spots on the ‘mucous membranes’ (Thin and soft tissue that line the cavities) of the mouth.
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Segmental:
In this type, the white patches are restricted to any one side of the body such as the face or the hands.
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Trichrome:
Here, you may see spots on the skin along with a colorless or white center.
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Universal:
In this type, you may notice patches on major parts of your body.
What is the cause of vitiligo?
Genes associated with vitiligo that include NLRP1 (NLR Family Pyrin Domain Containing 1) and PTPN22 (Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 22 (lymphoid)) can cause this disorder. Some people may suffer other autoimmune disorders along with vitiligo including lupus, psoriasis, thyroiditis, alopecia areata and rheumatoid arthritis.
How do you find out about vitiligo?
There is no defined diagnosis for vitiligo, but people suffering from a thyroid disease can also suffer from vitiligo skin condition. To confirm this, a blood test may be conducted.
How to prevent vitiligo?
You can opt for conventional treatments to manage vitiligo symptoms. The treatments include the use of topical creams that contain corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors. These help reduce white patches on your skin. You can also use the skin camouflage creams like liquid dyes, concealers, self-tanning products and oil or water based foundation. These will cosmetically cover white patches on your skin. The treatment can have side effects like thinning of the skin, acne formation and stretch marks.
Vitiligo can also be treated surgically with the autologus skin graft technique. Here, one part of your skin is used to cover the depigmented area. The side effects of this surgery include scarring, failure to re-pigment and infection.
You can also opt for a Homeopathic treatment for Vitiligo that is natural, safe and side-effect-free. According to a study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, 14 vitiligo patients with a minimum age of 29.8 were given individualized homeopathy treatments. The patients showed positive results during the early stages of their condition. Thus, homeopathic treatments are holistic and offer results that are long-term and effective.
Self-care tip
Vitiligo patients suffer from emotional stress and self-esteem issues. In such a situation, therapy can help them accept their condition and rebuild their confidence. Family, friends and vitiligo support groups can give them a chance to express their feelings and recover faster.
Why Dr Batra’s®?
Dr Batra’s® Vitiligo treatment aims at giving patient a timely and effective solution. With the help of our 3D imaging device, we can capture images 10 mm deep within your skin to help our experts understand the condition better. Our expert homeopathic dermatologists and nutritionists work in unison to provide you with the best treatment for vitiligo. As authenticated by the American Quality Assessors, we have an 89% success rate in treating vitiligo skin conditions. Get in touch with our homeopathic doctors. Book an appointment today.
