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Vitiligo - Home Remdies to Treat Vitiligo on Body

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Dr. Ashwani GoyalAyurvedic Doctor • 22 Years Exp.Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
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In medical science, the term used to refer white patches on the skin is vitiligo. This can appear on various parts of the human body. These are commonly found to develop on hands, feet, arms, legs, face, lips, and around the eyes and mouth. Researchers are not aware of the exact cause behind this skin disease. Some experts believe that it could be an instance of any kind of an autoimmune disorder.

Home Remedies for Vitiligo on Body

The immune system attacks the melanocytes or the cells that produce skin coloring pigment i.e. melanin. It can also be caused due to genetic factors, excess exposure to sunlight, stress, and deficiency of vitamin B12. The white patches are also caused due to infection caused by fungus like tinea versicolor.

Whatever be the cause, the problem is quite embarrassing for all. It mars your beauty and makes you look ugly. There are cosmetics and homeopathic medicines and natural home-based remedies to treat Vitiligo conditions.

Natural Home Remedies for Vitiligo Treatment

But you can also choose some home-based remedies for vitiligo or hyperpigmentation from the list below to get rid of the white patches:

  1. Babchi powder for vitiligo problem: Babchi is an effective home remedy for the problem of hypopigmentation or white patches. It has antipsoriatic properties. You must soak the seeds of this herb in the juice of ginger for at least three days. You must replace the ginger juice timely. It is thereafter advised to remove the husk from the seeds and dry them under the sun to make a powder out of it. Mix the powder with 40gms of milk a day and consume it. You can also put babchi oil on the skin and stay under the sun for 15 minutes.
  2. Ginkgo Biloba dosage for vitiligo: It has antioxidant properties to fight against the white patches. Ginkgo Biloba hampers the spread or progress of the disease. You should consume 40-80mg of this three times a day.
  3. coconut oil for vitiligo treatment: Coconut oil offers benefits in vitiligo problem. It helps in soothing the skin and cures inflammation. This home remedy helps in re-pigmentation. Coconut oil is antifungal in nature.
  4. Ginger for vitiligo treatment: It benefits the blood. This natural remedy boosts the production of melanin. Place a slice of ginger on the white patch and let it dry. You must repeat this twice daily for a week to see the best result.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!


Update From Lybrate: Keeping your skin healthy is very important, therefore, we suggest you choose the Skin Care Products according to your skin type requirements and usages at Lybrate.

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