What is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a common skin
disorder which is caused due to loss of Melanin. Melanin is a substance which
is formed due to pigmentation of the skin and gives the skin its natural color.
The substance is produced by anti bodies called Melanocytes. When these Melanocytes
fail to produce Melanin, the skin loses its original color and begins to fade
until white. As a result of this, white patches are formed on various parts of
the body. The condition is considered to be one which remains with the patient
for the rest of his life. However some methods have been developed recently
which can control the white spots from spreading to other areas on the
patient’s body. Vitiligo commonly occurs in individuals who have dark colored
skin.
Herbal Solutions for Vitiligo
Vitiligo treatment methods can be
surgical, pharmaceutical and herbal. Depending on the age and the percentage of
white spots on the patient’s body, a suitable method should be used.
Countless Herbal remedies forVitiligo are all around the world. The most common one is the anti-Vitiligo oil
which is used by numerous patients to control their condition. It is important
to remember that Vitiligo cannot be 100% cured, however it can be controlled.
The oil is an herbal solution for Vitiligo, the use of which starts the process
of re-pigmentation in the patient’s skin. The anti-Vitiligo oil is formed using
natural ingredients such as Babchi seeds and is therefore also known as Babchi
oil.
The oil is being sold by various companies
round the globe; however you should be very careful when ordering it. Most
companies only create a fake product, which leads to no effective results.
Therefore make sure that the oil providers are authentic and have the right
herbal product.
Other natural herbs that can be
used to treat Vitiligo include:
·
Ficus carica
·
Glycyrrhiza
glabra
·
Foeniculum
vulgare (root)
·
Ficus
carica,
·
Cassia
angus tifolia (leaves)
·
Apium
graneolens (root)
·
Foeniculum
vulgare
·
Adiantum
capillus-veneris
·
Althaea
officinalis (seeds)
·
Malva sylvastris (seeds)
·
Rosa damascene
·
Vitis vinfera
·
Zingerbeer
officinale
·
Operculina
turpethum
These herbs are also used by homeopathic
doctors to create tropical treatments for Vitiligo.
In addition to this, the herbs
can also be utilized to create home based remedies. Psoralea seeds in Ginger
juice, for example, are the most common natural herbs used on Vitiligo
patients. Gerarium plant roots are boiled in water which is then used to for
bath by Vitiligo patients. This has also proved to be an effective remedy for
controlling white spots. Gingko Bilboa, Turmeric powder and Basil leaves are
some other ingredients that are present in natural Vitiligo combinations.
Vitiligo can cause serious
distress in those suffering from it. It is rather a social disorder which
affects the patient’s overall physical appearance. A Vitiligo patient may then
feel bound to meet his/her social circles. It is therefore necessary for
parents and family to be very supportive of them and should refrain from
commenting on their appearance. They should be praised and their self esteem
should not be hurt under any circumstances.
