Homeopathic Remedies for
Vitiligo
Conventional medicine has
little to offer leucoderma (vitiligo) - which is the depigmentation of the skin
that results in white patches - but it is frequently treated effectively by
homeopathy.
Kali Carbonicum
Kali Carbonicum positively
influences lungs, digestive system, heart, liver, kidney, female reproductive
system, skin, etc. Kali Carbonicum does wonders in cases of asthma, bronchitis,
tuberculosis, pneumonia, hydrothorax, etc. It is one of the commonly used
medicines for vitiligo, warts, eczema,
urticaria,
hair loss,
trigeminal neuralgia,
sciatica and low backache,
hypothyroidism,
heavy menstrual bleeding, etc. It is also useful for complaints of digestive
system like acidity, piles, jaundice,
gastritis, etc. On the
mental sphere, it tackles anxiety states very efficiently and is used for the
treatment of the effects of stress on the body.
Silicea (Silica)
Silicea positively influences bones
and joints, mucous membranes, skin, cellular tissue, nerves, glands, lungs,
digestive system, etc. Silicea is one of the frequently used medicines for
complaints of vitiligo,
eczema, lichen planus,
herpes, urticaria,
asthmatic
bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, styes and
chalazion,
trigeminal neuralgia,
complaints of nails,
tonsillitis, etc. Patients requiring Silicea usually have tendency of easy
suppuration of skin injuries. Silicea positively influences nutrition as well and
hence its one of the prominent remedies used for rickets in children.
Arsenicum Sulfuratum Flavum
This is one of the specific remedies used for the treatment of vitiligo in
homeopathy. It has discoloration of the skin in blotches that are pale or white
in color. It is also a good remedy for eczematous lesions which are moist and
have intense itching with corrosive discharge. Pyoderma and urticaria also find
a solution through this drug.Its sphere of action also extends
to catarrhal affections and asthmatic states. A deep acting drug which has been
known to give good results in vitiligo.
Syphilinum
Syphilinum belongs to a group of homeopathic remedies called as
Nosodes which are prepared from disease products or
diseased tissues. Syphilinum is a deep acting, polycrest
remedy affecting multiple systems of the body.
It positively influences the mind,
sensorium, skin, gastrointestinal tract, genito-urinary system, nerves, bones,
etc. It is a very helpful remedy to combat hereditary syphilitic tendencies in
patients.
Syphillinum is frequently used
treating vitiligo, recurrent abscesses, osteomyelitis,
trigeminal neuralgia, alcohol dependence, rheumatic complaints, etc. It's a
useful drug to combat diseases that are destructive in nature and are
deep-seated.
Nitricum acidum
Nitricum acidum is a deep acting,
constitutional remedy which positively influences the gastrointestinal tract,
nerves, glands, skin, bones, etc.
It's one of the commonly used
remedies
for vitiligo, warts, ulcers, fissures, gastritis, hemorrhoids, bony and
rheumatic affections, malignancy, cachexia, etc.
Carcinosin
Carcinosin is a deep acting
constitutional drug having many indications and a very broad spectrum of action.
It positively influences
mind, lungs, heart, eyes, skin, bones and joints, nerves, etc. It is one of the
commonly used medicines for diseases like vitiligo, urticaria, lichen planus,
styes and chalazion, hair loss, asthma, insomnia, trigeminal neuralgia, etc.
Homeopathy believes that the genetic predisposition or inherent susceptibility
is usually the root cause of a wide range of diseases and Carcinosin in one such
remedy which is used to combat these genetic tendencies effectively.
Hydrocotyle Asiatica:
This is one of the very good
remedies for vitiligo. It is supposed to stimulate the process of pigmentation.
It is also beneficial in other skin problems such as psoriasis, lupus, leprosy,
acne and other disorders of the skin in which there is much exfoliation of the
skin.
This medicine is often prescribed
in combination with a constitutional medicine or other deeper acting medicine to
get the best effect.
Natrum Muriaticum
Natrum Muriaticum is an interesting example of homeopathic medicine prepared
from a common food substance, the common salt, sodium chloride. Constitutionally, this medicine has a broad spectrum of action, and is useful
for a wide range of disease processes affecting the skin, gastrointestinal
organs, nose, lungs, kidney, metabolism, muscles, head, hormonal system, etc.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus predominantly acts on
the skin, gastrointestinal tract, hepato-biliary system, blood, kidneys, bones,
lungs, nervous tissue, etc. It is frequently used in the homeopathic treatment
of vitiligo, hairloss, nephrotic syndrome,
hepatitis, cirrhosis, hemorrhagic tendencies, respiratory infections,
osteomyelitis, paralytic symptoms, etc.
Few of its common skin symptoms
are: Loss of pigmentation in spots, white discoloration of the skin. It is also
used for skin disorders where the patient has much itching and burning of the
skin; in urticaria,
psoriasis. It is also a
good drug for hemorrhagic spots occurring on the skin at various places.
Silica
