Get Ayurvedic Treatment For Vitiligo

What is Vitiligo?

Vitiligo is a common type of skin disease. This disease can occur due to a plethora of complex reasons. If affected by Vitiligo, the skin starts to form depigmented patches. While this disease is not age-bound and can begin anytime, however, medical research suggests that almost 50 % of the patients suffering from Vitiligo are above 20 years of age. 

What factors can lead to Vitiligo?

After analysis of data of patients suffering from Vitiligo, it has been noted that the preliminary triggers of the disease are reported to be linked to: 

1. Stress & Anxiety
2. Accidents and situations leading to mental traumas
3. Impact of sunburn, and  
4. Chronic illnesses

Vitiligo is also noted to develop due to existing health issues such as diabetes and thyroid. Talking from a scientific analysis point of view, well, there are three considerations for the development of Vitiligo: 

1. Release of a toxic chemical ‘melanocyte’ released by the nerve endings
2. Self-destruction of melanocytes
3. The body's auto-immune system reacts and damages the cells and tissues in self-defence   

How Does Ayurveda Diagnose Vitiligo?

As per the science of Ayurveda, hypo-pigmentation disorders of Skin are diagnosed as Shivtra and/or Kilasa.  Just like any other health condition of the human body, the imbalances in the tri-doshas, diet and lifestyle factors lead to the development of Vitiligo and similar hypopigmentation skin disorders. To be specific, the aggravation of Kapha Dosha vitiates the Medha dhatu in the body.

Medha Dhatu, in common medical terms, is referred to as Fat Tissues in the human body.

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Are there any Ayurvedic Medicines for the treatment of Vitiligo?

As discussed above, among the three considerable causes of Vitiligo, the destruction of ‘Melanocytes’  is the dominant one, even Ayurveda agrees with. As a result, the best counter is to enable healthy regeneration of ‘Melanocytes’ through Ayurvedic medicines and therapies. Bakuchi or P. Corylifolio is a well-known herb with considerable therapeutic properties, enabling the regeneration of melanocytes. History has recorded the successful use of Bakuchi for the treatment of Hypopigmentation diseases. It contains Psoralens (a linear furanocoumarin), which when used systematically along with UV Light, has been noted to have the potential to heal (or expedite the healing process) a variety of Skin diseases including Vitiligo. Psoralens, when exposed to sunlight, can potentially bring out Melanin in the depigmented areas. 

An Ayurvedic herbal formulation to treat Vitiligo involving Bakuch will also usually comprise Turmeric (Haridra), for its anti-microbial, anti-allergic and anti-oxidant properties. It protects the skin from the potentially irritating effect of Bakuchi by diluting the substance's potential, just to the extent needed for the regeneration of Melanocytes.  

Get Authentic Ayurvedic Treatment For Vitiligo 

If you are suffering from persistent Vitiligo conditioning, we suggest that you do not wait for too long, as it will only get worse, unless you are aware of it and are trying to somehow supplement your diet with nutrition and rework your lifestyle to reduce the worsening of Vitiligo.  However, in modern times, individuals are rarely adept at self-healing, let alone being aware of their bodies.

To get effective Ayurvedic treatment for vitiligo, book your consultation with a certified Ayurveda skin specialist at Jiva Ayurveda.