Wednesday, August 27, 2014

How To Get Rid of Vitiligo

How To Get Rid of Vitiligo
Are there white spots that appear on your skin? Are these spots gradually growing bigger? If you have white patches in your skin that looks discolored, then you may already be affected with vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition wherein the melanin, the element responsible for giving skin color, is being destroyed. This will then lead to abnormal pigmentation of the skin which causes the patches of discoloration that make your skin look awful.


Vitiligo can attack anyone of any age. So even if you think you have a healthy skin now, you are not safe from getting this skin disease in the future. The cause of vitiligo is not yet fully discovered and there is no definite treatment for vitiligo yet. Nevertheless, there are still things that you can do in order to treat your vitiligo. Here are some tips that you can follow to get rid of vitiligo.



Consult a dermatologist
If the case of your vitiligo is already serious, then you should consult a dermatologist. Vitiligo is not like any other simple condition. It has something to do with the skin cells and pigmentation so you must have to consult the dermatologist to know the proper treatments that you can do to lessen the appearance of vitiligo. You can also ask about different creams and ointments you can apply to your skin.


Note that professional treatments are quite costly. If you do not have the cash for professional treatments, then you can try to do some simple treatments at home.


Exfoliate your skin with mashed fruits
Fruits are very rich in vitamins and minerals that promote skin health. It also contains lots of water which hydrates and moisturizes the skin. Although it might not get rid of vitiligo completely, exfoliating treatments with natural products can help lessen up the appearance of vitiligo. You can choose almost any fruit for this treatment. Bananas, apples, avocado, and a whole lot more – all of these can promote skin health. Just mash up some fruits, add some raw honey and apply it on your skin for a few minutes. Rinse your skin afterwards with water and mild soap. Repeat this treatment at least once a week and you can see the difference it makes after just a couple of treatments.


Bask under the sun
Basking early in the morning under the sun can help with your skin health. You will get the natural Vitamin E that your body needs and the white spots may also become darker and more even with the rest of your skin color. However, be sure not to overexpose your skin to the sun as it may just give you sunburn and worse, skin cancer. Remember to just take a sunbath early in the morning when the sun’s heat is just mild.


Eat Vitamin E rich foods
Vitamin E is an essential vitamin for the skin. Vitamin E does not just make your skin appear more beautiful, but it enhances your skin from the inside. So if you want to treat your vitiligo and any other skin condition in general, you should eat foods that are rich in Vitamin E. Some of the sources of Vitamin E are sunflower seeds, almonds and nuts, herbs, olives and a whole lot more.


You can also intake Vitamin E supplements. These vitamins can be readily bought from the pharmacy. Just take one tablet or capsule every day. For more information, you can ask your doctor.




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