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Portland, OR
July 20, 2024
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Members shared personal approaches to managing vitiligo, with one member describing a comprehensive routine of vitamin D supplementation,... Read more

Members shared personal approaches to managing vitiligo, with one member describing a comprehensive routine of vitamin D supplementation, controlled sun exposure, stress reduction, dietary changes, and exercise that helped restore most of their facial pigmentation over ten months. Several members mentioned specific vitamins and minerals including high-dose vitamin D, B12, zinc, copper, and magnesium, as well as topical treatments like mustard oil with turmeric and medical interventions like excimer laser therapy. A recurring theme was the importance of working with a dermatologist, calming the immune system through lifestyle modifications, and maintaining consistency with any chosen treatment approach.

A MyVitiligoTeam Member

I use only mustard oil and turmeric
Apply effective area daily two times
And small changes in life style
Min 9 hours sleep 30min walk copper water

August 16, 2024
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

What I did was research my immune system to identify which behaviors triggered more inflammation in my body.

- I reduced my stress
- I use only olive oil
- I take 10,000 IU of Vitamin D
- I take B12, Zinc, Copper, and Magnesium
- I get sun exposure for 15 minutes at noon, four times a week (covering almost 95% of my body)
- I drink 2.5 liters of water daily
- I reduced my sugar intake
- I run for 30 minutes at least four days per week

I'm glad to say that after 10 months being constant, I recovered 95% of my facial color and significantly improved pigmentation in other areas.

I encourage you to make your own research on vitamin D as a natural immunomodulator for the immune system. :)

July 23, 2024
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

A Dermatologist can give u the best advice. please consult .

August 5, 2024
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

yes, I was able to calm down my immune system and then using the sun get the skin color back.

July 28, 2024
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

Excimer laser and the right diet and lifestyle

October 11, 2024

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