VitiligoWeb.com
This isn't a cure for Vitiligo, but it looks like an interesting product to help cover it up, or make it less apparent.
It's called Vitiligo Cover.
If you are looking for something to cover your Vitiligo, you want something that isn't too expensive, looks good, is easy to order, and lasts as long as possible. This product looks like it does all that. It costs about $30, can be ordered online, and lasts about a week when applied. The photos on the website look encouraging. I don't know if it works for darker skin colors, the photos I saw were for 'white' skin. I'm not really in need of a cover up right now because it's winter, I've lost my summer tan, and my vitiligo isn't too apparent. But come this summer I will likely order some and try it out. I also plan to contact the people who run the website and ask some questions.
Check the link below for more info:
http://vitiligocover.com/vitiligo-dealing-with-the-changes/
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Vitiligo Vitamins from Merry Clinic
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I just read a press release from the Merry Clinic about Vitilax, a new blend of Chinese herbs that supposedly help with Vitiligo. I don't know whether it works or not, but it's an expensive treatment! If they want to give me some free bottles I'll try it and report the results on this blog. That goes for any Vitiligo product out there, if you believe it works then contact me and I'll try it, and report the results here!
About the Vitilax...
You get a 150 capsule bottle for $39.99. The recommended dose is 12 capsules per day, so the bottle will be gone in about 11 days. In a one month period you'd need about three bottles, which would cost just under $120 per month. I don't know if many people could afford that treatment!
Dr Merry Li has treated many vitiligo and skin pigmentation disorder patients over the years and has seen real results in skin condition and appearance. “My unique herbal formula, Vitilax, begins the healing process from the inside by balancing the immune system,” explains Dr Li. “These capsules contain a blend of 14 traditional Chinese herbs and ingredients targeted to the treatment of vitiligo. Now, the Viti-Nutrients vitamin supplement – which is high in compounds such as zinc, copper, pantothenic acid, vitamin B12 and folic acid, often found lacking in vitiligo sufferers – provides an anti-oxidant boost when taken together with the Vitilax capsules and helps to speed up and enhance the reformation of pigment in white skin patches.”
Read more:
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/563412
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I just read a press release from the Merry Clinic about Vitilax, a new blend of Chinese herbs that supposedly help with Vitiligo. I don't know whether it works or not, but it's an expensive treatment! If they want to give me some free bottles I'll try it and report the results on this blog. That goes for any Vitiligo product out there, if you believe it works then contact me and I'll try it, and report the results here!
About the Vitilax...
You get a 150 capsule bottle for $39.99. The recommended dose is 12 capsules per day, so the bottle will be gone in about 11 days. In a one month period you'd need about three bottles, which would cost just under $120 per month. I don't know if many people could afford that treatment!
Dr Merry Li has treated many vitiligo and skin pigmentation disorder patients over the years and has seen real results in skin condition and appearance. “My unique herbal formula, Vitilax, begins the healing process from the inside by balancing the immune system,” explains Dr Li. “These capsules contain a blend of 14 traditional Chinese herbs and ingredients targeted to the treatment of vitiligo. Now, the Viti-Nutrients vitamin supplement – which is high in compounds such as zinc, copper, pantothenic acid, vitamin B12 and folic acid, often found lacking in vitiligo sufferers – provides an anti-oxidant boost when taken together with the Vitilax capsules and helps to speed up and enhance the reformation of pigment in white skin patches.”
Read more:
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/563412
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Vitamin D the Sunshine Vitamin
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Here is an article that suggests Vitamin D can help with vitiligo, among other skin conditions. They don't give much back up or research, but Vitamin D seems to have other benefits especially in winter climates that get less sun. The body can create it's own Vitamin D when it gets sunshine, but not if it's always cloudy. I have been taking folic acid with Vitamin B's, and may add Vitamin D to the mix.
http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=16768
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Here is an article that suggests Vitamin D can help with vitiligo, among other skin conditions. They don't give much back up or research, but Vitamin D seems to have other benefits especially in winter climates that get less sun. The body can create it's own Vitamin D when it gets sunshine, but not if it's always cloudy. I have been taking folic acid with Vitamin B's, and may add Vitamin D to the mix.
http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=16768
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Climb for Vitiligo
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Here is a great story I came across about a young women climbing and raising money for Vitiligo. Leanna's mother has Vitiligo, and Leanna has been climbing the tallest mountains on various continents with her dad. All this and she is only 18 years old! I highly recommend following the links below to the full story, and to her personal website.
Leanna Shuttleworth became the youngest British female to summit the highest mountains in three continents- North America, South America and the Antarctica.
Whilst raising money for the Vitiligo Society she aims to become the youngest British female to finish the Seven Summit challenge, and the youngest British female to reach the top of Everest.
Click here to read about the Climb for Vitiligo
and visit her personal site at www.LeannaShuttleworth.com
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Here is a great story I came across about a young women climbing and raising money for Vitiligo. Leanna's mother has Vitiligo, and Leanna has been climbing the tallest mountains on various continents with her dad. All this and she is only 18 years old! I highly recommend following the links below to the full story, and to her personal website.
Leanna Shuttleworth became the youngest British female to summit the highest mountains in three continents- North America, South America and the Antarctica.
Whilst raising money for the Vitiligo Society she aims to become the youngest British female to finish the Seven Summit challenge, and the youngest British female to reach the top of Everest.
Click here to read about the Climb for Vitiligo
and visit her personal site at www.LeannaShuttleworth.com
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Excimer laser therapy for Vitiligo?
VitiligoWeb.com
Just came across an interesting post about excimer laser therapy for Vitiligo at the Arlington Center for Dermatology. It looks like the center provides this treatment which is one more option to try and treat vitiligo. It is also used to treat Psoriasis.
Most patients require 6 to 25 treatments to improve psoriasis and 25 or more treatments to improve vitiligo. Certain areas such as the face clear more quickly than the body or scalp while other areas such as the hands and feet may require more sessions. Treatments may be performed as frequently as 2 to 3 treatments each week. Not all patients will clear completely. This is not a cure. The goal is clearing of the affected areas with subsequent remission.
To read more, click below:
http://acderm.com/ACD-WP/excimer-laser-therapy-psoriasis/
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Just came across an interesting post about excimer laser therapy for Vitiligo at the Arlington Center for Dermatology. It looks like the center provides this treatment which is one more option to try and treat vitiligo. It is also used to treat Psoriasis.
Most patients require 6 to 25 treatments to improve psoriasis and 25 or more treatments to improve vitiligo. Certain areas such as the face clear more quickly than the body or scalp while other areas such as the hands and feet may require more sessions. Treatments may be performed as frequently as 2 to 3 treatments each week. Not all patients will clear completely. This is not a cure. The goal is clearing of the affected areas with subsequent remission.
To read more, click below:
http://acderm.com/ACD-WP/excimer-laser-therapy-psoriasis/
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Can White People Get Vitiligo?
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Can White People Get Vitiligo?
This is a question I ran across recently on the web. Someone posted the question on Yahoo Answers. Ofcourse the answer to the question is Yes, but it's interesting that some people don't know this. I guess people are learning about Vitiligo all the time.
I am of European decent with 'white' skin, and I have vitiligo. I tan really well in the summer, so my vitiligo shows up against my tanned skin then. I've started wearing a lot of sunscreen on my vitiligo patches in summer because you still can burn the skin. In winter, my skin gets fairer and the vitiligo is harder to see. I think it is definitely easier with someone to live with vitiligo if you have fair skin, as opposed to dark skin. Especially when you get patches on your face and hands.
I've started taking folic acid with B6 and B12 vitamins again to see if it stops or slows down my vitiligo.
Here is the link to the question and answers page on Yahoo Answers.
Can White People Get Vitiligo?
This is a question I ran across recently on the web. Someone posted the question on Yahoo Answers. Ofcourse the answer to the question is Yes, but it's interesting that some people don't know this. I guess people are learning about Vitiligo all the time.
I am of European decent with 'white' skin, and I have vitiligo. I tan really well in the summer, so my vitiligo shows up against my tanned skin then. I've started wearing a lot of sunscreen on my vitiligo patches in summer because you still can burn the skin. In winter, my skin gets fairer and the vitiligo is harder to see. I think it is definitely easier with someone to live with vitiligo if you have fair skin, as opposed to dark skin. Especially when you get patches on your face and hands.
I've started taking folic acid with B6 and B12 vitamins again to see if it stops or slows down my vitiligo.
Here is the link to the question and answers page on Yahoo Answers.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Vitiligo Ultraviolet Light Therapy
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Here is another interesting Vitiligo resource I came upon, the website of Dr. Emil Tanghetti.
The page gives a description of what Vitiligo is, a discussion on causes (which are basically unknown), and some treatment discussion mainly involving creams and ultraviolet light therapy.
It appears the doctor works at a center where they have a light machine for vitiligo treatments.
To visit his webpage, click below:
http://dermatologyandlasersurgery.com/medical-dermatology/vitiligo-depigmenation/
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Here is another interesting Vitiligo resource I came upon, the website of Dr. Emil Tanghetti.
The page gives a description of what Vitiligo is, a discussion on causes (which are basically unknown), and some treatment discussion mainly involving creams and ultraviolet light therapy.
It appears the doctor works at a center where they have a light machine for vitiligo treatments.
To visit his webpage, click below:
http://dermatologyandlasersurgery.com/medical-dermatology/vitiligo-depigmenation/
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Vitiligo mentioned in Ask the Doctor
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I just ran across a help column called 'Ask the Doctor' that had a question from someone regarding Vitiligo. The person was asking the doctor what they could do about it.
The doctor gave a few interesting ideas, which included:
- Cortisone in different creams and ultraviolet light
- Cosmetic agents to cover up the vitiligo patches (the doctor gives a few examples and contact info)
The doctor also listed the contact info for the National Vitiligo Foundation. The website is www.nvfi.org, and the phone number (not toll-free) is 513-541-3903.
To read the article, click below:
http://www.yumasun.com/articles/vitiligo-75357-embarrassing-wear.html
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I just ran across a help column called 'Ask the Doctor' that had a question from someone regarding Vitiligo. The person was asking the doctor what they could do about it.
The doctor gave a few interesting ideas, which included:
- Cortisone in different creams and ultraviolet light
- Cosmetic agents to cover up the vitiligo patches (the doctor gives a few examples and contact info)
The doctor also listed the contact info for the National Vitiligo Foundation. The website is www.nvfi.org, and the phone number (not toll-free) is 513-541-3903.
To read the article, click below:
http://www.yumasun.com/articles/vitiligo-75357-embarrassing-wear.html
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