ChurpyBurd (Malaga, Spain) on 05/04/2023
So I have these spreading white patches on my hands, fingers and feet. I have some other issues due to sun exposure - so called basal cell carcinoma - which I have been successfully treating using topical antifungal treatments both natural and pharmaceutical.
Of course the first thing I thought was tinea versicolor on account of the prevalence of fungal overgrowth on sun exposed skin. And the first thing I tried was antifungal agents - coconut oil, oil of oregano, iodine and clotrimazole - but that was getting me nowhere slow.
One day recently I burned myself contacting a hot pan on one of the light skin patches. As the burn healed I noticed that the skin was healing in normal color, not in the bleached white.
Well, I'll be dipped in butter. I gave some thought to this, about how the injured dermis was healing with "normal" programming, not "defective" programming. The burn was small and not really serious, maybe a first degree burn. The blister was deep enough but not deep enough to really scar. Like a chicken pox blister but no deeper.
I had bought a microneedling kit a couple years ago to try out on my face but was never really happy with the process and results. But I thought about how the needles inflict tiny wounds on the skin and encourage the replacement of new better performing cells in the healing process.
I googled "Microneedling" as treatment for skin hypo- and hyper-pigmentation and by golly, it's used for both.
I test drove the 0.5mm needles on a few patches and within a week, there were dots of normal colored skin forming inside the bleached areas. I tested again with the 1mm needles - more of a rashy response from the skin but again, new color filling in.
I'm liking this very much. Will soon have the left side filled in will start on the right side soon.
Vitilgo and Some Possible Help Art (California) on 08/31/2020
Here is a link to images of vitiligo. As you can see, it would be much nicer to not have vitiligo.
On that note, this fairly recent study suggests that oral zinc supplementation may have an impact on vitiligo. The following study abstract shows that zinc serum levels are lower than in people without vitiligo and suggests that zinc supplementation may be useful. They also show a negative correlation between between serum zinc level and vitiligo. So the lower the zinc level, the worse the vitiligo will be and the higher the zinc level, the less vitiligo was expressed:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32648977/
This 2018 study also shows that zinc serum level is significantly lower in vitiligo, but goes even further and shows that increased age and duration of disease activity also results in even lower levels of zinc :
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5996627/
There are some who feel that vitiligo has oxidative stress as a major component that results in melanocyte destruction and zinc, although not normally thought of as an antioxidant, has antioxidant qualities as well as antiinflammatory qualities which is important because oxidative stress can also create inflammation. With that in mind, zinc does have some antioxidative and anti-inflammatory qualities as outlined in this study link:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4429650/
Zinc functions as an antioxidant by different mechanisms.&text=Several studies have shown that, decreases oxidative stress (32).
The following study suggests that zinc may be useful in the treatment of vitiligo:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3221203/
Art
Linda (Nashville) on 10/17/2016
Er (Miami Fl) on 09/20/2016
Look up Dr. Robert Morse-work on the Pituitary gland, detox is key, eating raw is key. Per Dr. Wallach clean up your diet, eliminate ALL gluten, take a combination of supplements to reverse any ailment. Dr. Bergman clean up diet, eat certain foods, detox, and do certain treatments like infrared sauna and others to reverse vitiligo. All three know that the body will heal it self given the right tools.
Heal from within and stop treating symptoms.
Pa (Mo) on 08/20/2016
Lou (Tyler, Tx) on 07/13/2016
Sam (Los Angeles) on 10/31/2015
I was diagnosed with vitiligo in June 2015. I had large white spots form around my eyes. Doctors said there was no cure, only to apply Protopic 0.1% to the lesions every day and see what happens. But after some research I found that protopic works most effectively when combined with the following vitamins: B12 (1000 mcg) - once a day, B Complex (50 mg) - once a day, Zinc (100 mg) - once a day.
Together with anti-oxidants like raw spinach a few times a week. I make spinach smoothies with avocado, cucumbers, apple, banana and apple juice. After 3 months my pigmentation is almost fully back around my eyes. Always give whatever you are trying 3 months as vitiligo seems to work in that cycle.
Diet is certainly a big part of the change, as well as reducing oxidative stress in your body. Eat more alkaline than acidic foods. And some sunlight exposure is not a risk as many say. The protopic with some sunlight exposure a day works best. Also, try to reduce your day to day stress levels.
A great book for more cure suggestions is 'My victory against Vitilio' by Xichao Mo. Don't believe it cannot be cured! With some patience and finding out what works for you, it is possible. This is what is working for me...
Almond Oil and Aloe Vera for Vitiligo Elizabeh (Netherlands) on 09/22/2015
Jules (Wakefield, West Yorkshire) on 08/05/2014
Many thanks
Re: Multiple Remedies for Vitiligo Dj (Cleveland, Oh) on 07/14/2014
So I started using natural anti-parasitics (like tea tree and clove oil, neem soap, pine tar shampoo, drinking teas that are anti-parasitic from herbal plants I grow, etc.), but most helpful was simply bathing in a cup or two of natural Borax in very hot water, submerging the entire body except my eyes (and I put some drops of black tea in my eyes to kill anything there - the floaters you may see when you close your eyes which are gone now. It stings for a moment but is harmless). Since boron is naturally part of your cells you can't really have an allergic reaction, but initially the skin can turn red from the heat and from parasites dying so I drank a couple glasses of cold water afterwards.
I started improving immediately and over a period of months my vitiligo went away in addition to many of my other symptoms. I took photos as it progressed. I believe from what the journal paper found that since these parasites were observed to consume keratin cells and collagen cells (that make up Morgellon's fibers), as well as myelin sheath that surrounds nerve cells, maybe these parasites also consume the cells that produce color in our skin. Anyways, all of my symptoms continue to improve from having more energy to better skin, gray hair went away, migraine headaches are gone, I sleep better, seem to be less hungry, no more chemical sensitivity (as I believe the parasites were the ones reacting to the chemical that kills them), etc. The improvement is amazing and I can only assume it is because my cells are no longer being damaged or to a lesser degree - I will continue to use these treatments indefinitely at a maintenance dose, and hope others will find the same success as I did.
Ilovenature (San Leandro, Ca) on 07/14/2014
Ed2010 (Canada) on 07/09/2014
Good News, the research was done by the Department of Research and Defence Organization in India - DRDO. not by anyother pharma.
DRDO - is the top organization of the Indian Government
The product name is Lukoskin.
I am giving the link of the Indian National Daily
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/lukoskin-to-rescue-persons-living-with-vitiligo/article3608287.ece
The protocol of treatment is very lengthy taking internally and applying externally for 300 - 400 days.
It is even distributed free in some government Siddha and Ayurvedha Hospitals.
In south India, there are Unani, Siddha, Ayurveda Government Hopitals where the medicines and treatments are free, it is because of the Socialist Regime during the 1950's.
Hope this helps
Good Health
Re: Oil of Oregano for Vitiligo Juliana (Washington, NJ) on 03/27/2014
Good health to you
Lola (South Florida ) on 03/12/2014
My daughter is 17 years old and she had white spots on her elbows that seemed to be getting larger so we went to a dermotogist and she said it appeared to be vitiligo. My daughter was devastated when we left because the doctor prescribed a steriod cream and said pretty much if this doesn't work there isn't much else we can do. We came home and I lived on the computer every night searching for something that would help. The steriod cream irritated her skin after 2 weeks so we had to stop. At that time I put together my own regime and I will say it has been 5 months now and her skin is almost fully repigmented. Of course it will probably take a few more months but at least there is significant progress. I even called the doctor to try and tell them I would like her to know what we are doing so maybe she could tell other patients but she never called us back. So as they say every man for himself...I do believe it is a lack of certain vitamin. from what I have read it will not be cured but as long as you keep a watch on your body you can catch the spots when they start to reappear and continue the vitamins. My daughter takes a liquid Aloe Vera, Vitamin B-12, Ginko Biloba, folic Acid, C complex. She also rubs the aloe Vera plant on the spots 1 -2 times a day. I have read about the coconut oil and the copper as well but have not tried it. We figured if these things are working don't change it. We live in South Florida and I do want to locate a doctor that is very familiar with Vitilio and get their input. We do plan to discountine vitamins once she is fully repigmented, but this is why I would like to talk to a doctor.
Prachi (India) on 06/12/2013
Apply the same oil and go for a sunbath. That will also help you do the same thing. I was suffering from vitiligo and this has just gotten rid of it and I have studied about it so I will advise you to go with both the remedies and take the sunbath only at the affected area. Just for 10 mins daily and avoid having bicarbonate stuffs and include juices in your diet.
Lou (Tyler, Tx) on 08/19/2012
Clarece (Norton, Oh, USA) on 11/04/2009
I purchased some virgin coconut oil and have been rubbing it into the white areas every morning and before bed every night for the past three weeks, and the areas are all turning pink and filling in.
Karen (NY, New York) on 07/22/2009
So far the cures that I have tried on EC have helped my family. However I have a question. Janet from NJ asked for a natural cure for her 10 year old daughter. You mentioned borax, H202 and baking soda. I have also noticed that baking soda is used with ACV and lemon juice. Why are these chemically made items considered and used in natural cures? I do not have specific doubts but just curious as i would not initially associate any of these item with a natural cure.
Your response will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you. Karen
Gilda (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) on 04/02/2009
Applying noni fruit juice to the skin and drinking 1/2 cup to 1 full cup can also aid in combating this disease.
Becky (Columbus, GA,USA) on 01/10/2009
