Homeopathic remedy for vitiligo

Vitiligo and the main symptoms

Vitiligo is a skin disorder, characterized by the loss of melanin, which is a pigment that is responsible for the color of our skin, eyes and hair. Even though the real cause for this condition has not been discovered yet, it has been concluded that people who have some autoimmune disease are a bit more prone to developing vitiligo as well. What may trigger it is emotional stress of any kind, as well as some illness, or damage of the skin, including even sunburn. The main characteristics of vitiligo are seen firstly on the areas that are exposed to the sun the most, and they include white patches on the skin, which are the signs of depigmentation, but people may also experience early graying of the hair, or eyelashes, or even eyebrows.

Homeopathic remedies for vitiligo

Unfortunately, when it comes to this skin disorder, it is a fact that it cannot be cured. It is only possible to treat the symptoms, in order to try to return the color to the skin at least a little bit, or to slow down the development of depigmentation. According to the professional homeopaths, and according to the experiences of some people, certain homeopathic remedies may help with this as well, and the most commonly suggested are kali carbonicum, silica, syphillinum, nitric acidum and carcinosin. However, when deciding which remedy would be the most appropriate, symptoms and personal characteristics have to be taken into consideration as well.

Kali carbonicum is used because, besides its beneficial influence on lungs, heart, and many diseases, it is very beneficial for skin as well, and it also successfully deals with stress and anxiety, and the effects that they have on the body. Silica also has a very broad spectrum of action, and it is known for its positive effect on the body, which is why it is one of the most frequently used remedies in the treatment of various skin disorders, including vitiligo. Syphillinum is very helpful because of its benefits for the entire system, and it is very efficient in fighting off the symptoms of vitiligo. Nitricum acidum helps in conditions related to skin and nerves, which is why it is also helpful with this condition as well, while another homeopathic remedy, carcinosin, which is made of material of breast carcinoma, also proved to be successful in the cases of people with this skin disorder.