Treating white spots and patches on skin
A common skin problem which most of the people face is white spots and patches on the skin. In medical terms, this disorder is called vitiligo or leucoderma.
It is a disease where skin loses its color due to genetic or environmental causes. Therefore, the white spots appear as patches of white skin without pigment. The color of the skin is taken away due to this disorder in the affected skin.
These white spots can be found in any part of the body like face, neck, hands, legs, etc.
The adrenal gland produces a hormone called corticosteroid. This disease occurs due to its deficiency in our body. Hence, the most common treatment as suggested by doctors for vitiligo is corticosteroid cream.
Another treatment for white spots on skin is exposure to sunlight for long durations of time or artificial phototherapy. When the skin is exposed to light, cells responsible for pigmentation become active.
A recent development in the medical science has made it possible to transplant the Melanocytes cells, which cause pigmentation, from some other part of the body to the affected skin area. Therefore, white spots and patches on the skin can be cured.
Cosmetics can also be used for covering up the white spots.
But, a good and effective treatment is required in order to avoid any kind of side effects.
It is always better to consult a dermatologist before using any of the treatments for vitiligo.
Some general things, which should be kept in mind:-
- Avoid stress and try to relax.
- Do not use harsh cosmetics on the affected area as it may get worse.
- Use natural organic products to avoid side-effects
- Eat nutritious food and have a balanced diet.
- Do not go out to the sunlight.
Few home remedies for white spots and patches on skin:-
- Take the juice from fresh cabbage leaves and apply it freely on the affected area. Cabbage leaves can be applied directly on the affected part. Cabbage leaves should be flat and bruised. Make sure that the juice from the leaves reaches your skin. Cabbage juice is very effective in treating light discolorations of the skin. It should be done regularly to get the desired result.
- Intake of cabbage should be increased.
- Have ginger juice mixed with lemon juice and water. Ginger juice increases the flow of blood and improves the condition of your skin.
- Eat walnuts and figs regularly for a month. Also have buttermilk daily after lunch.
- Make a paste of black gram and apply this paste on a regular basis on the affected area to get rid of the white spots and patches.
- Apply the oil of tulsi or the holy basil on the affected area as it is also considered to be helpful in treating white spots.
Psoralen pills in combination with UVA light can help in decreasing white patches. However, Psoralen pills should not be used without prior knowledge, as it may have side effects.
Many people say that these spots are not curable.
Some people say that dandruff shampoo helps remove the white spots and patches completely.
Some recommend that people with light skin color should go out into the sun because it helps in curing the pigment and helps the skin restore the natural color.
White spots and patches is a disease, which anyone can have. So, there’s no reason to feel ashamed of it. Keep few things in mind and you can definitely cure these white spots and patches on your skin.
- Aprajita Kalyani
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