The Effective Treatment of Vitiligo
Vitiligo or leukordemia is a type of skin diseases that is hard to cure, lately scientist and dermatologist have come with a new idea on how to cure vitiligo effectively and make the vitiligo patients smile again.
The vitiligo patients skin develop patch of de-pigmented skin. The patch may grow bigger or remain constant in size.
Many symptoms that we can see from the patient of vitiligo, some of them got the white patch on their hand, feet, arm, genital organ or even worst on the face. As we know many people suffer from this disease, it includes the famous person like Michael Jackson, Thomas Lennon and Doc Hammer. Which mean this disease is where ever in the world.
For many years, there is almost no treatment for vitiligo. Nowadays, scientist and dermatologist have come with a new idea on how to cure vitiligo effectively. The most popular treatment for vitiligo is a laser vitiligo treatment, which is popularly known as phototheraphy vitiligo treatment.
The treatment is to expose the vitiligo skin area to ultraviolet (UVA) from the sun or from the UVA lamp. Lately, the treatment is use the Narrowband UVB lamp, which is more effective to cure the vitiligo and make the vitiligo patients smile again. Visit your nearest dermatologist for an advised in advance.
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JohnJenin | Aug 28, 2007 | Reply
do you suffer from this disease? please share your experience..
Alicia | Sep 11, 2007 | Reply
I’m keep searching for the best cure for vitiligo, i think uvb is the best method..
Tinh | Nov 11, 2007 | Reply
I start to develop vitiligo on July 07. Try many different presribed cream and didn’t really work. Right now my only treatment is UVA light, but that doesn’t seem to work either. Maybe I have to wait for awhile to see an effect (3 months already).
JohnJenin | Nov 19, 2007 | Reply
Nomarly, the treatment will take some time.. maybe up to years to fully cure, depend on the treatment frequency and the vitiligo itself. other way to treat vitiligo is using PUVA, the different is a little amount of mediline paint will be apply at the affect area before getting treatment with light. check here for detail http://effectivevitiligotreatment.blogspot.com/
vitiligo surgical | Jan 9, 2008 | Reply
new method that i’ve found to treat vitiligo vitiligo surgical
vitiligo surgical | Jan 9, 2008 | Reply
http://effectivevitiligotreatment.blogspot.com/2007/11/surgical-therapies.html
Hmmmm | Jan 21, 2008 | Reply
Vitiligo shouldnt be such a hinderance on someone’s life. I have had it for over 10 years and consider it a blessing that I am able to live and be healthy with a “disease.” Be happy with yourself and accept the disease. Dont be so quick to find a cure. The imperfections in us are what make us beautiful.
VJ | Mar 28, 2008 | Reply
I have vitiligo now for four years..When it began to spread I took neem tablets and it stopped spreading within a week. In USA, there is no treatment for vitiligo..They give you elidel/protopic and the pigmentation is not permanent..From then onwards, I am trying to pigment the affected areas..not much luck..Narrowband UVB produced the best benefit. I posted my details in Englishforums but I could not find the link now..I prettymuch tried everything in the internet, form homeo,herbal,chineseetc etc..no use..the latest I heard is that black pepper is good if applied..
J.G.M | May 27, 2008 | Reply
I am a vitiligo patient,although its in the initial stages.i have marble sized spots on my legs,hips and now its starting to appear below my chin.strangely enough iv noticed that if appears on the left…..soon enough it starts appering on the right side as well that too on the exact place.I got it on bothsides of my legs ans hip area.I started using a local medicine….and now the spots are slowly diminishing.Hopefully its gonna go away forever.But my major concern i…..will it ever stop appearing on other unaffected areas???Besides the medicine im using is just for application.I have nothing to consume to prevent the furthur possibilities of it from appearing on other prts.I wonder if pills for consumption are required???
DJ | Jun 6, 2008 | Reply
I have tried many tx for Vitiligo, and have the best results with UVB and UVA light txs. A few weeks ago I tried UVA (commercial tanning bed) and have excellent results. (Many new freckles showing on my arms! in 3 weeks!) I am treating two times a week at 8 minutes now. It is a lot more cost effective than the UVB txs through my Derm, and more conv.
JohnJenin | Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
Sadly that vitiligo treatments take long time to see tthe effect. For the instant resolution I think that the surgical procedure is a great ideas. But All vitiligo surgical therapies must be considered only after proper medical therapy is provided. Vitiligo surgical techniques are time-consuming and expensive and usually not paid for by insurance carriers. They are appropriate only for carefully selected patients who have vitiligo that has been stable for at least 3 years. more details on http://effectivevitiligotreatment.blogspot.com/2007/11/surgical-therapies.html (copy this link and paste to you adress tool bar)
http://effectivevitiligotreatment.blogspot.com
Rwhelch35 | Jun 13, 2008 | Reply
I have vitiligo and Im using melagenina from cuba.Its made from human placenta/calcium chloride.I cant believe it but its really working,try it.
rbm | Jun 17, 2008 | Reply
Rwhelch35 how do get that cream….?
yousef | Jun 23, 2008 | Reply
Rwhelch did you go to Cuba to get the cream
Ronnie_boy | Jul 18, 2008 | Reply
Tell me something: have any of you ever sufferred from skin allergies? I have a true food allergy and an allergy to black dyes. Is this a common thread with anyone?
Felicia | Jul 20, 2008 | Reply
So i’ve had vitiligo for about 5-6 years now…and i HATE it… i don’t have insurance so it’s hard to go see a doctor..and i wanna know if there is an over the counter medicine i could use…i have it on my hips (both sides) my inner thigh by my genital area (both sides) and in my butt crack haha…seriously though, i hate it..and i want it gone…any solutions?
sree | Jul 21, 2008 | Reply
Do anyone now any doctor performaing surgical solution for vitilago in Houston TX?
glum | Aug 4, 2008 | Reply
Question! If someone does gain pigmantation to ones’s vitiligo,is it permanent or is it temporary?
Will the vitiligo returninthe same spot? I hane a 9 year old daughter that has recently has been diagnoesed with vitiligo. It is killing me to see those white patches on her. Can anyone tell me if their is a permanent cure?
jauda | Aug 5, 2008 | Reply
Just so you all know, they found a pretty sure cure for Vitiligo, Black Petter^^ Ye…. u heard me… Black Pepper, praise you!
I’ve had it for around, hmm 10 years or so, im getting sick, starting browsing around the internet for cures over a year ago, nothing really secure, but this Pepper thing is all over the web and seems bulletproof, i just wonder what it will cost…
jauda | Aug 5, 2008 | Reply
WOPS, a little typo there, u know what i meant anyways, ….cure for Vitligo, Black Pepper**** so yea…
Ralph Wolff | Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
Is there a way of purchasing the CUBAN medicine anywhere worldwide without traveling to Havana?.
Ralph
melissa | Aug 15, 2008 | Reply
I found it on ebay.
My 4 yr old has been on it for 1 month or so and they are getting a little darker in color but not gone I will keep you posted.
Norma Brown | Aug 20, 2008 | Reply
A college instructor from Cuba told me she took some kind of pills in Cuba and it help tremendously, I dont know if it available in the USA but I am going to get more info from her.
sarayu | Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
http://www.deltapimuzik.com/vitiligo.htm
sg | Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
Hi VJ and others, can you pls tell from where did u buy neem tablets? am also getting this desease and i want to stop it from spreading. pls help..thcx.
vitiligotreatments.info | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply
try here..
http://www.vitiligotreatments.info
FellowSufferer | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply
i’m travelling to cuba nxt month for treatment – let you guys know how it goes.
hepa | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply
I’m also using The Melangelina Plus from Cuba, and indeed it working. i’m satisfied!!!
Parul | Sep 30, 2008 | Reply
I am also suffereing from vitiligo since last 20 years, and still hope it will be cured. The medicine from Cuba – Melangelina Plus, how to get that? please help!
Maya | Oct 15, 2008 | Reply
hi…My uncle is suffering form vitiligo.. he is in his starting stage… can any one help how to stop this… does it has any permanent solution ??? and wht is black pepper treatment?? plz help…
sheba | Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
The dermatoligist said my son has vitiligo but 3 other pediatrician said its just an eczema scar. Has anyone faced such kind of a situtaion.Also, has anyone seen results for elidel.
vitmom | Nov 5, 2008 | Reply
For more information and support for vitiligo, go to http://www.vitiligosupport.org. There you can find up-to-date information about various treatments and talk to others using them on the many community forums. You can also search old posts to find more about topics like Melaginina and Elidel. It’s also a great place for support in dealing with the emotional side of vitiligo. Check it out!
kela | Dec 13, 2008 | Reply
Hi, how this “black pepper treatment” works? Does anyone can explain it to me, please? And also how can I buy melanganina from Cuba? I can’t afford it to go there myself.
jermiah | Dec 14, 2008 | Reply
is it ok to expose your vitiligo to sunlight for just a few minutes? I used to have a vitiligo on my hips about the size of a coin, what i did was i exposed it to sunlight and started to repigment. Now its already gone.
Pooja | Jan 26, 2009 | Reply
My son is suffering from vitilago since last year.
I checked with so many doctors in NZ, MALAYSIA and Australia, but of no use.
Finally I went back India and seeing a dr. there, who prescribe few medicines for my son and UV light (which is available from Dermaindia) and it works..
My son is always having new spots but old ones are also disapperaing, its really slow process but atleast it works.
my email is poojaprashar@hotmail.com if you require any more info.
nena | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
im suffering frm vitiligi since 15-16 years i tried many treatments aelopathy and herbal this desease stopped for the time being but after few years its spread nt all over my bosy but on my both feet 5 to 7 spots on each feet tried many treaytments like oral medication sun exposure but no result found on feet but result found on my face frm sun exposure now newly appaer white spots on my chick left side and on my hands n arms small spots but i hate this im using herbal treatment of Hamdard dawakahan in Pakistan (oral)n also taking treatment of skin specialist he prescrbed becozym forte (vitamin b complex)for daily morning and in evening n ketress tablets for red cells growth weekly 2 days like saturday n saunday 2 times n prescribed vitix gel aplying 2 times a day but from 1 month but i feel no result found but im continue using may be it works after some time.
tania | Mar 22, 2009 | Reply
hie..i’ve been suffering from vitiligo for the past 2 years and it has been an awful and traumatic 2 years for me. i haven’t been able to get a job because of this, and i’ve been called names because of this. i’m 28 years old, and the peoples perception in malaysia is amazingly very closed minded.can anybody tell meany simple cure or remedy that is inexpensive to help cure this??tq so much…
nena | Mar 22, 2009 | Reply
hello
Tania try herbal desi treatment 4 this u heard abt bhapchi seeds?this is a desi medicine for this desease u take bhapji seed wash n dry (nt dry in sunlight) n grind pour in bottle n use daily 1 taespoon befor breakfast and in night afte dinner avoid sour foods and citrus fruits like orange, tamarind, curd and fry food polish rice, beef, tin packed food, pickle u can use tea but 1-2 cup in day i advise u if u use tea avoid 2 cups in day u can use only 1 cup also avoid coffe beacause tae n coffe blocke red cells in body. use iron base food like spinach this vegetale is full of iron. i hope u will feel better after use bhapchi seeds.
atlanta girl | Apr 11, 2009 | Reply
ive had vitligo for 30 years 75% of my body is covered , ive tried all types of skin treatment you name it ive tried it .the only real truly way of this cure is skin depigment (bleaching)
no more beating around the bush !!! enough with all this money waisting none working skin products !!
nena | Apr 17, 2009 | Reply
atlanta girl this treatment will take time beacuse your body is coverd with vitiligo 75%.
Edith from Amsterdam | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
I have vitiligo for 25 years now, and i hate it.
Who can help me to buy melagenina plus? What’s the price?
Is it only a drink? or tablets? or a creme? How does it work?
How long do you have to take the medicin? In what time do you see the difference? If I go to Cuba for one week. will it be gone after one week??? This would be a miracle!!!!!! I also heard that you get a diet, no chocolat, no soda’s …who can tell me more?
Greetz from Holland
D.H. | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Hello! I’ve had vitiligo for about two n a half years now. I only have it on the left side of my body on my arm, back and chest. I hateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it with a passion. When it started to appear, I went to the doctor and was prescribed to take elidel, protopic, and some other cream(don’t remember the name). My doctor told me that it could be caused from stress or thyroids. Basically they didn’t work for me but when i stopped using the creams it spreaded even more. I am really stressed over it and try to hide it all the time. Please help me out and let me know what the best treatment would be.
Thanx, D.H.
Sam Anderson | Apr 27, 2009 | Reply
Guys
I have it in my hands
I think I was able to slow it using Vitamin B6 Foilc Acid and Vitamin C tablets, daily
A new cure is the Excimer Laser,high power concentrated UVB laser, its not new but the machine is new (XTRAC made by Photomedex)and is in use to cure vitligo patches in the US though not enough history on whether the cured patches will remain cured is there at this time (2009) however one Doctor said this does not prevent other areas from losing color so the best is to use multiple approaches and not lose faith
I would advise this
a. Use the Vitamins
b. Minimize exposure to Sun
c. Try getting Gigko Biloba
d. Get the Laser if you can afford it, it normally takes 3 sessions a week for 6 months to do this
and pray that we will all get rid of this awful ailment
Rosh | May 1, 2009 | Reply
I am having vitiligo on my genetals too.
Is it possible to cure it complately?
I am following phototherapy from last
6 months it has reduced pathches from my
chest,face and back.
sophiya | May 8, 2009 | Reply
ive heard that ginkgo biloba extract may help treat vitiligo. I wonder if anyone has tried that?? also, the phototherapy can be helpful too..but im not sure how expensive it is.. but in any case, all vitiligo treatments take time to give results
almir-live@live.com | May 20, 2009 | Reply
the cure for vitiligo is vitamins b-complex and folid acid copper,zing
josesalcedo7@.com | May 25, 2009 | Reply
Ilive in New Jersey,fr.Venezuela,There,a team of investigador and resarchers,found the cure for more than thosan people in venezuela, people fr Cuba, Colombia ,Mexic,Peru ecuador ETc been help a lots from natural cream made with black peper ,hone dew extract,Q10,and other natural ingredients,pls be hopeful,my cossin had vitiligo for 30 yrs he is using this , he ttied every thin in Cuba,before .he says is working wonderfully,I am ordering.thru my brothern The cream and pill .vitilvenz,epidel.are some aminoacids & vits,I”keep in touch soon
dana | May 27, 2009 | Reply
I got ginko biloba from the dermatologist. he suggested to treat vitiligo with it. It has been only one month so i do not kno if it works or not. I will keep you posted.
josesalcedo7@aol.com | May 29, 2009 | Reply
atlanta girl ,the best natural bleaching is the black walnut fruit,have to be pick on July,you willbe surprise,cut the fuit on halves,put it gentle on the skin everywhere,it will darker as s dye brownis green colr keep it,should be fresh and juicy,the juice does every thing,you have to keep thendry juice in the skin for more than 8 to 12 hrs,trust me ,i learn that fr a folk remedies book,u want more info email me thanks
Lady needing help | Jun 2, 2009 | Reply
josesalcedo7@ aol.com Tell me how more about the black walnut fruit. I have white and black spots. My white spots are on my legs and the black spots are on my stomack
nando | Jun 3, 2009 | Reply
there is a treatment in monterrey mexico the doctor comes from puebla every 4 months, you can buy treatment for 4 months its about 5 to 6 hundred dollars but its for 4 months it works but kinda slow.
Adriana | Jun 18, 2009 | Reply
My son has vitiligo I go to the hospital for a treament 2 times a week but is slow I am from Peru can I get something better.
Monika | Jun 22, 2009 | Reply
Ive had vitilago since i was about ten, when i was about 13 my mom took me to a herbal doctor in europe. he told me i was fortunate to get the disease before i hit puberty and as soon as i got my 1st period it would most likely stop. he was very right the disease did indeed stop spreding but i have the before puberty spots id like to get rid of. Im sixteen now,I want to make sure this Cuban medicine is effective, safe, and worth it!? Help please?
Monika | Jun 22, 2009 | Reply
btw you can email me at mrbubbles9173@aim.com
lupita | Jun 29, 2009 | Reply
I’ve been suffering from vitiligo for the last 10years after i was diagnosed with graves disease. However the last 1yr Ive seen that it has been spreading rapidly around my eyes, lips, arms and legs. Does anyone know why? is it something that I’m exposing my skin to, or eating something that’s making it spread faster? I will be starting a new treatment from Cuba with in the next month, if you want to know if the treatment works, please feel free to email me at: guadalupe.murcia@yahoo.com
Losing Color | Jul 3, 2009 | Reply
Anyone have positive repigmentation results from Melagenina Plus? Please share your experience!
my vitiligo experience | Jul 4, 2009 | Reply
Vitiligo is a very mysterious disease. Doctors know why, but not what causes it. From my personal experience, here is what I believe triggers my vitiligo so far: 1. mood, 2. diet, 3. environment. For example, stress, depression, spicy foods, shellfish, (ie, crab, shrimp), alcohol, intense sun exposure are all factors that I try to stay away from. It may be a combination of these things, or an excess of one.
Often western medicine will initially prescribe topical steroid ointments to treat vitiligo. I’ve tried it with no positive results. At times, the corticosteroids seem to have an adverse effect. It seems that once you use the ointment, you have to keep using it, otherwise the hypopigmented area will spread.
UVB narrowband light treatments seems to repigment well, but I think the UVB light simply causes the surrounding melanocytes from nearby to overproduce melanin, thus giving the impression of repigmentation. Therefore the phototheraphy is only a temporary solution, because the color will most likely fade once these light sessions are halted.
If I had to do it all over again, I would go the eastern medicine route first. Because I believe vitiligo is more than skin deep, it starts within the body and expresses itself outside on the skin. Eastern herbal medicine tries to detox and realign the balance in your body first. It can be a slow healing process, but I find it less abrasive than steroids. Since I believe vitiligo stems from a build up of certain negative factors over time, it needs to take some more time again to reverse the damage.
In other words, western medicine tries to heal by external means and eastern medicine tries to heal from internal means. I simply believe the solutions starts from within the body because that is where the problem originated from. The skin is just visual sign of something going wrong internally.
I am not saying one treatment is better than the other. However, I am simply sharing my vitiligo experience. There is no known single cure for vitiligo. Everyone responds to respective treatments differently. Above all, I hope vitiligo sufferers like myself can stay positive throughout!
sarah | Jul 10, 2009 | Reply
Dr. Merry Li has developed the remedies for acne, dermatitis, eczema, hair loss, lupus, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
opra | Jul 12, 2009 | Reply
hi everyone
i am a vitiligo patient according to my research we get vitiligo by the following reasons
tight clothing and friction of the skin this is how michal jackson got it
deficiency of b complex
pulling hair(un wanted by electric machine or waxing on the genetial area this is how i got it
stress
i have one more idea for the friends who have it on all over the body (50 OR 75 percent ) before taking the option of bleaching yurself which can cause cancer try to scratch a hidden part of the body which already has vitiligo this way it will definitely spread if it does try the rest and hope fully u will b white all over without bleaching yurself all the best
opra | Jul 12, 2009 | Reply
my email address is oprawhity@yahoo.com pls do write to me
opra
Mary | Jul 15, 2009 | Reply
I just read that vitiligo is caused by damage or partial necrosis of the liver. I have been treating my liver myself, bathing with 2 drops of carrotseed essential oil (to heal) and 2 drops of lavendar oil (to relax). I have used carrot seed cream (Burt\’s Bee\’s) for a recent eczema condition and have made red clover tea and dandelion tea to help clean the blood. Eat only gluten free bread products. Sesame seeds clear parasites. All of this has cured the constipation. I plan to do some cleanses (gallbladder) and the Master Cleanse (organic lemon juice, maple syrup and organic cayenne pepper). Simultaneously, I will juice Organic parsley, romaine, celery, cilanto, bananas, lemons, apples & pears & a little water. I take Neem capsules and apply neem cream. I believe the healing will come mostly from within. I did purchase bio-piperine (long black pepper tablets).
Linda | Jul 18, 2009 | Reply
hello everyone i have had vitiligo for about 15 years and I have tried everything but in april 09 i started excimer laser treatments going twice a week and all the spots on my face have gone away, and my pigment is coming out on my legs and elbows… on my ankels i havent seen much improvement but again i just started April… Excimer laser really works !!!!
Nigel | Aug 3, 2009 | Reply
Are there many who have had success with Excimer Laser treatment? If so, do many Dermotologists provide you with this treatment in their offices? Are there side effects known to be caused by this treatment? I am certain answers to the above questions will be beneficial to most of us. Thank You.
maria | Aug 4, 2009 | Reply
can anyone tell me how to get melaginina plus my email at aguero20042002@yahoo.com
Rajveer | Aug 13, 2009 | Reply
Desi treatment its really work. This treatment is not difficult. Vitiligo patient contact my no.
919815388318 in india.
jerome | Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
hi vj! im jerome from philippines and im suffering vitiligo for 3 years..iwas not went for heck up coz i know what the doctor will say..its negative!!!what are the products u are using to stop spreading and help you to be healed???how much is the cost?
can you pls reply on my e-mail?..thak you i will wait for your reply..
jerome | Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
hello every one!!!!…what are the right food for vitiligo patient?thankz!!!
Lili | Aug 20, 2009 | Reply
I’ve had vitiligo for over 11 years. I had the “light treatments” back in 1998, while it worked for a few years it has since returned. Nothing seems to help now not the Protopic nor the light treatment. For anyone who is willing to try it a few years back I took folic acid and B complex after reading a book written by Dr Atkins. That worked in stopping the progression of it. I apologize I don’t know the name of the book but you can Google it, its his book on supplements I think it’s called Vita Nutrient Solution. Like I said it was effective in stopping the progression, it’s a cheap alternative to proptopic.
jay | Sep 18, 2009 | Reply
what is your treatment. I am desi and has been suffering for 13 years.
thanks,
Jay
Kid | Sep 30, 2009 | Reply
I’m 15 and I’ve had vitiligo for 1 year the longest, and it’s gotten worse, but slowly, I have it on my hands some, one on my hip, around my eyes, my genitals, and on my left knee. It’s very noticeable and I hate it so much, I go through a lot of stress as is, and this is causing even more, I’ve seen a lot of cream’s and stuff and oils to help, but that obviously won’t stop the progression of the disease. Does anyone know something I can do ? Can anyone help ? I haven’t talked to a doctor yet, my mother doesn’t care enough to take me, so I’m hoping to find something on here. This effects me in many ways, my efficiency in school, depression, every day things, I just want it gone, if you can help, contact me by emailing me, Ihaveissues297@aol.com ..E-mail was made as an inside joke but that doesn’t matter, thank you if you can help!!
Gabriella | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
my dermatologit told me that phototherapy has only a 50/50 chance of success…