Vitiligo (often called leucoderma) is a disorder where the skin loses its color in patches of irregular shapes and sizes. This is a pigmentation disorder which means that melanocytes (the pigment-producing cells) in the skin get destroyed. This results in the development of white patches on the skin. Homeopathic medicine for vitiligo like Arsenic Sulph Falvus, Arsenic Album, Baryta Mur and Baryta Carb can treat the problem effectively.
The hairs which are growing in that area may lose their color and turn gray. This disorder also leads to psychological issues relating to appearances and at times in certain individuals (mainly the adolescents and the young) this stress can take enormous proportions particularly if Vitiligo develops on visible areas of the body, such as the face, hands, arms, feet, or on the genitals. They develop very strong emotions of being embarrassed, depressed, or worried about how others will react.
What causes Vitiligo?
The cause for Vitiligo is not very clear but doctors and researchers are beginning to believe that Vitiligo resembles an autoimmune disorder. Which means that the pigment (the matter that gives colour to our skin) producing cells of the skin are destroyed by the body’s own antibodies (defense cells).
In some cases it has been observed that the onset of Vitiligo is related to a psychologically stressful event in the patient’s life. People with a family history of Vitiligo are more prone to develop these white patches. Ninety five percent of all those who develop Vitiligo, start developing symptoms before their 40th year of their life.
Other factors that have been found to be more common with those suffering from Vitiligo are presence of other autoimmune disorders, history of sunburns, rashes and other skin disorders and hair turning grey before the age of thirty five.
Symptoms of Vitiligo
People with Vitiligo develop white patches on their skin of irregular shapes and sizes. Vitiligo is more common on the exposed areas for example hands face, neck and arms. It also occurs on covered areas too: – like genitals, breast and legs. In some patients the hair may also turn grey early and in the inside of the mouth, white discoloration may also occur.
The spread of Vitiligo cannot be determined. It may stop completely after the first patch but often these patches do spread. For some patients further development may takes years and for others the large areas can be covered in months. In some patients mental stress has been seen to increase the growth of these white patches.
Homeopathic Medicine for Vitiligo
Homeopathy is able to give wonderful and miraculous cures in many cases of Vitiligo. This is due to the fact that the treatment enhances the natural production of pigments. According to philosophy Vitiligo not a disease in itself but an expression of an inner disturbed state of the body. Thus, the cure should occur at a level where things have gone wrong. In order to archive this, the patient is analyzed on various aspects of mental and physical and familial attributes and also a complete study is done on the psychological-environment that the patient has gone through in his life. The prescription is then based at the deepest level of understanding of the patient?s disturbed inner force. Although many homoeopathic medicines Arsenic Sulph Falvus, Arsenic Album , Baryta Mur and Baryta Carb are known to give good results in Vitiligo; I would again reiterate the fact that real cure of Vitiligo occurs when the prescription is made according to the true principles of homoeopathic philosophy i.e. treating that deep causative factor which caused this inner disturbance. Also remember that Vitiligo is a chronic disorder and can take considerable time even with the best of the homoeopathic treatment, for it to be completely cured.
1. Calcarea Carb – For Milky White Spots on the Skin
Calcarea Carb is a top grade constitutional medicine for Vitiligo. It is prescribed to patients of Vitiligo with milky white spots on skin. These white spots can appear anywhere on the body. In Homeopathy constitutional symptoms are given extreme importance in while selecting medicine in any given case. These ar unique constitutional symptoms that guide in the selection of Calcarea Carb . The first among these is tendency to free perspiration over the head, neck and chest. Next is intolerance to cold weather. Certain peculiar cravings may be present are – eggs, lime, pencils. Person needing Calcarea Carb may show tendency to catch cold easily. Weakness of bone may also be found. Easily fatigued by exertion. The tendency to chronic constipation and obesity also guides the selection of Calcarea Carb in vitiligo. On the mental sphere, the person may show a number of fears. The prominent fears among them are fear of misfortune, of contagious disease, of losing reason and of insanity.
2. Arsenic Album – For Vitiligo in Anxious Personalities
Arsenic Album is yet another useful remedy for vitiligo in persons prone to dry, rough skin. The skin shows whitish spots and skin is dry, dirty and rough. The skin complaint alternating with respiratory complaints like asthma is a strong pointer for using Arsenic Album. In general sphere warmth is a relieving factor for persons needing Arsenic album. Warm applications over skin and warm drinks are highly desirable. Burning sensations in varying body parts may also be noticed. Extreme exhaustion may also be present. There are peculiar constitutional symptoms that allow us to select Arsenic Album in vitiligo treatment. The most prominent out of these are fears and anxieties. This remedy is often indicated in persons who have fears including that of death, disease, germs and of catching infection. Patients requiring Arsenic Album are highly anxious personalities. They may show anxieties about health, trifles and anxiety about others. Marked restlessness is often seen on both mental and physical planes in persons needing Arsenic Album. Next distinctive feature for selecting Arsenic Album in vitiligo is fastidiousness. Person demanding extreme neatness and order in everything are yet another suitable subjects requiring Arsenic Album.
3. Sepia – For Vitiligo in People with Indifferent Attitude
Sepia is another important remedy in the list that is selected constitutionally in vitiligo treatment. If the constitutional picture of Sepia matches with that of a person suffering with vitiligo, it possess a great ability to completely eradicate the disease. constitutional symptoms that indicate the use of sepia are – having an indifferent approach towards life and family. They show aversion towards family members and friends who were once loved with great affection. They lack interest in doing any work. Tendency to avoid both Physical or mental labor is present . They are constantly depressed with marked irritability, weeping tendency, desire to be alone and an aversion to consolation or sympathy. The use of Sepia must also be thought in women with menstrual irregularities or those around menopausal age with tendency to hot flushes.
4. Silicea – Constitutional Medicine for Vitiligo
Silicea carries a good scope to treat vitiligo when selected as per the constitutional makeup of the person. The set of symptoms that indicate the use of Silicea are – pale and waxy skin; tendency to excessive perspiration on hands and feet; tendency to eruptions with pus formation in various body parts; tendency to catch cold on frequent basis; lean, thin physical makeup . There are few characteristic mind symptoms that need attention when selecting Silicea. The main mind symptom are timidity and an under-confident nature. Silicea may be thought of in people who seem under-confident, fear public speaking, are timid and bashful. Obstinate behavior and stubbornness may also indicate its use .
5. Sulphur – One of the best Medicines for Vitiligo
Although Sulphur is mentioned quite low down in the list for treating vitiligo but its worth is equivalent to above narrated medicines. . Sulphur is a deep acting medicine used frequently in treatment of varying skin diseases including vitiligo. It goes deep inside the basic root cause to annihilate the disease in its complete extent. The persons requiring Sulphur usually show a philosophical mindset. They are popularly referred as ‘ragged philosophers’. Their mind is constantly occupied with various theories and plans. As a result they suffer from mental fatigue and absent mindedness. They take little or no care for their physical appearance and even show aversion to bathing. Persons who have suffered a lot from skin troubles, itchy skin with long term use of ointments are also likely to be benefited from use of Sulphur. Apart from all above said symptoms burning sensations in various body parts may be present along with white spots on skin. An extra ordinary craving for sweets may also be shown as a constitutional symptom.
Sr. Atayadhik youn eacha rahti ha bahut. Prashan hu. Handpraktis. Karna pr majbur ho jita hu koe medisan batio
Dear Doctor. Of late after lot of itching I have developed some white patches under thigh portion near the genitals some one year back. Recently there was itching on lower portion of left leg and now I can see some white spots there as well.Itching continues and the white spots continue to increase.My age is 65 and am a mild smoker otherwise teetotaler.Have been stressed during last few years Have high BP Ht 5′ 3″ wt 70kg.kindly suggest some suitable medicine.
Regards. Thanking you Gaje Songh
Sr. Atayadhik youn eacha rahti ha bahut. Prashan hu. Handpraktis. Karna pr majbur ho jita hu koe medisan batio
Dear Sir,
I developed little white patches on my left & right lower leg about 1 year and feel itching in both legs or can say entire body. I also found few white mark in my stomach, hand and back. By nature I am an emotional persons and always living in stress. I test my thyroid, it is normal but a year back I had deficiency of Vitamin B & D and I took a allopathy. What should I do ??
I am 80 yrs old lady.
Small white patches, around 1-1/2 com appeared on face about one year back. These faded off (80%), with allopathy ointments. Since last month, more have come up on forehead,neck, Hands/arms. I believe homeopathy may have cure for this ailment.
sir mera 12 years beta h usko chest p white patch h.kon si homeo medicine du.
Respected sir my son age about 16 years have some white patches on both legs and on lips also. Please suggest me homeopathic treatment. Thanks a lot.
Sir,
I am man 57 year old I am suffering from Lucoderma (White spot) in my body legs, hands etc etc.
sir. iam vetlgo patients for 10 years.please help me sir.
Sir my mother has been suffering from vitiligo for 2 years .she tried many type of medicines but still not relief even white patches increasing day by day. she is worries about it . sir can u prescribe the best medicine to cure this type of horrible disease.
thanks with regards
akhil
Sir,Ian suffering from lucoderma since 11 years
30%ofbody effected from head to toe insulin dependent ,gas and acidity. Anxiety and stress, depression.also suffering auto emmune deases.,myage is 46
Dear Dr, I am suffring with vitilgo problem last 35 to 40 years in my both wrist. homeopathy medicine is continue but not releave.
have you any other strong medicines to cure?
I have been 32 yers old I ring worm in back seet please medicine and I delivery wemon in in 1 month babie
lecuderma treatment process please inform and discuss very very tension
still waiting ur reply
my friend having white patches from last 12 years and she take allopathic medicine from last 10 years but the not make too much effect only the spots are not spreading by these medicine, only lower back and neck one spot on lower abdomin, kindly suggest me a good homopathic medicine so it will reduce the white spots .
thank you
Dear Dr.Shorma,
I have been suffering from vitiligo since 2007, used huge medicine but found no good result.
Now need medicine for its proper treatment.
Best regards,
Ahmed Taher.
Mobile phone : 8801712072244
My 11years old is having leucoderma for last 5years. Im givinh him homeo medicines but i dont know the name. Can i give him cal carb as his symptoms matches to that medicine
sir my son aged 15 years is having white patches on right leg and left side of the back and shoulder he is taking homeopathy treatment for past five years, in spite of homeopathy treatment the white patch is spreading, slowly So please tell me whether these white patches will stop spreading or shall I stop the treatment of homeopathy, or what time it will take to cure these white patches .
My 18 years child is suffering from one or two months on his back hips can homeopathy medicine cure it.
Buenas noches tengo vitiligo en mis dos manos estas machas blancas me salieron hace un ano
me puedes recomendar el mejor tratmiento
Hi Dr Sharma – My husband is suffering from skin pigmentation and color loss issue for the last one year. He has lost pigmentation on one of his eye lids and couple of white patches in his neck. We have been using ginger juice and red sand for a while on the affected area but there is not a great cure. My husbands father also had the same condition and he lost pigmentation all over his body.
We want really see if there is a remedy for my husband. Please can you help advice us.
Best,
Aarti Krish
Hello Dr. Sharma,
My husband has leucoderma on his chin, and neck. He has also white circular patches on his stomach. He is taking Arsenic Sulphur Flavum liquid potency 30 for last 8 months but with no result. He had to take medicine for his BP, Sugar, cholesterol and blood thinner. He has a big belly and gets cold easily in winter time. Also lately he gets tired easily when he works more than two hours in the garden. He is retired and gardening is his passion. He just turned 80 last month. He is a professional engineer and loves to read books. Can you please help him with your advice?
Regards and thanking you so much,
Gauri Ghosemajumder
Hello sir, my name is Rupesh and having white spot on my forehead suddenly couple of days ago so need urgent treatment for this kindly suggest .
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