AYURVEDIC VITILIGO TREATMENT

Ayurveda as a science uses age old formulations and herbal preparations in combination with nature’s precious resources. A number of diseases have ultimately been cured by Ayurveda once believed incurable in the modern scientific world. In this blog we shall review the various treatment modalities of vitiligo and look at Ayurveda as a separate treatment option.

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune dermatological disorder where the pigment producing cells called melanocytes are attacked by our body’s natural immune mechanism. This results in the lack of melanin pigment and causes white patches on the body.

Following are the various treatment options in modern science-

Phototherapy:  Narrowband UVB light therapy is an ideal match for re-pigmentation to cover a wide area of the body.  Extensive sittings from months to a year make up for a regular module of treatment. Although Constant sessions are needed to complete the regimen.

Topical creams: Corticosteroid creams can be a good alternative to high end surgery as they limit the number of anti-melanocyte antibodies produced. Tacrolimus, an immunosuppressant is also good for vitiligo.

Ayurveda studies autoimmune diseases erupting as a side effect to altered food consumption identifying them as “virudhaaharsevan”, that is, eating foods that are opposite in nature like eating fish and curd together. Secondly, there are certain auto-immune and inflammatory diseases such as Thyroid, Diabetes, Psoriasis and Pernicious Anemia which can trigger Vitiligo.

At Kayakalp Global skin clinic, We focus mainly on ayurvedic treatment to treat our patients. Carefully formulated external and internal medicines have shown amazing results in all our patients. Leucoderma specialist in Delhi NCR,  Dr.Shailender Dhawan has an expertise in treating vitiligo and has treated above 18000 patients successfully so far.

Internal ayurvedic medicine- Ayurveda has a number of herbal medicines to help treat Vitiligo. Consuming these drugs will help the body release toxins like “ama” produced from indigestion, unhealthy food combinations or stress. They also filter impurities from blood and deter the disease from spreading.

External ayurvedic medicine- Application of different creams and herbal pastes help treat vitiligo.  Ayurvedic preparation with extracts of Cassia Fistula, PsorliaCordifolia and Piper Lon gum stimulate pigment growth. Along with medications dietary and lifestyle modifications are needed to preserve the preciously formed skin pigment. you can refer to our blog on diet in vitiligo to know more about it. Vitiligo specialists in India at Kayakalp Global take care of these factors while keeping the daily routine of our patients in minds.

For more information on vitiligo and related topics you can check out other blogs.