Top 10 Effective Home Remedies For Vitiligo

DESCRIPTION

• Vitiligo is a chronic disorder that causes loss of skin color in patches. 
• The discolored areas usually get bigger with time. 
• It can affect any part of the body skin and the inside of the mouth.
• It is the result of the skin’s melanocytes the cells responsible for giving the skin color being destroyed.
  

VITILIGO CAN BE

1. Generalized – It is the most common type when macules appear in various places on the body.
2. Segmental – it is restricted to one side of the body such as hands or face.
3. Mucosal – which affects mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals area.
4. Focal – it is the rare type, do not spread in a certain pattern.
5. Trichome – the macule have white or colorless center, lighter pigmentation, and normally skin.
6. Universal – rare type of vitiligo.
   

CAUSES

• Autoimmune disorder – The person with vitiligo, immune system develop antibodies that destroy melanocytes.
• Genetic factors – vitiligo can be inherited. About 30% – 40% cases of vitiligo run in families.
• Neurogenic factors – A substance that is toxic to melanocytes may be released at nerve endings in the skin can effect vitiligo.
• Self-destruction – A defect in the melanocytes destroy themselves.
  

HOME REMEDIES FOR VITILIGO

1. Papaya – Papaya is a delicious and beneficial fruit for health. 

• It is effective against vitiligo. 
• Take a pieces of papaya rub on the patches of skin affected. Wash when it dry. 
• Consume papaya juice regularly refill the body melanin cells lost due to vitiligo.
  

2. Red clay – it is effective treatment of vitiligo rich in copper content. 

• Add one tablespoon of ginger juice or two tablespoons of red clay mix it well. 
• Apply the mixture to the white patches or affected area every day. 
• The ginger juice helps to increase the blood flow to the patches.
  

3. Reduction of stress – stress can be harmful for the body with any condition. 

• Stress may not cause directly vitiligo but excess stress can cause the growth of patches caused by vitiligo. 
• Stress also harm the mind, body and hamper daily functioning routine of a person. 
• Take less stress prevent vitiligo from worsening naturally.
  

4. Sunscreen – Vitiligo is seen in the areas of skin that is regularly exposed to the sun affected by harmful ultra-violet rays of the sun. 

• Apply sunscreen locally to the parts of the body exposed to the sun prevent direct exposure and also wear dresses that cover exposed area of body.
  

5. Drink water from a copper vessel – Staying hydrated always can help body stay fit and away from diseases. 

• Stored drinking water in a copper vessel to get rid of vitiligo and increase melanin in body, reduce whiteness of patches caused by vitiligo.
  

6. Basil leaves – Basil leaves have anti-aging and anti-viral properties. 

• These properties of basil dealing with vitiligo. 
• Mix basil leaves with lime juice will stimulate the production of melanin on skin. 
• Apply this mixture to skin every day for better results against vitiligo.
  

7. Walnuts – Walnuts have innumerable health benefits. 

• Walnuts treat the body against vitiligo. 
• Eating at least 5 walnuts everyday can help to deal with vitiligo. 
• For better results crush walnut powder and add water to make a paste. 
• Apply the paste to the affected areas of the skin every day for 10-15 minutes this will help in reduction of the white patches caused by vitiligo.
  

8. Foods high in zinc – While suffering with vitiligo it is important to have a well-balanced diet. 

• A balanced diet help in boosting immune system. 
• Make sure to include zinc in daily diet plan. 
• Amounts of zinc in the body is low in patients with vitiligo. 
• Zinc supplementation of the body can stimulate the healing process of the skin against vitiligo. 
• Meat-based food items contain high amount of zinc.
  

9. Foods high in Vitamin C – Along with zinc, Vitamin C is also very important for the treatment of vitiligo. 

• Vitiligo patient also suffering from vitamin C deficiency. 
• Citrus fruits like lemons, orange and grapefruits contain Vitamin C and also found in strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers and broccoli reduce vitamin C deficiency.
  

10. Turmeric – Turmeric is effective for vitiligo. 

• Turmeric and mustard oil stimulate the pigmentation of the skin and reduce patches. 
• Apply mixture of turmeric powder and mustard oil for 15-20 minutes to the affected area will reduce the patch pigmentation.
• Do this remedy twice a day for positive results.