I am a mother of a 15 year old daughter and a 11 year old son. Took my daughter to the derm. to check discoloration on her private area came home with a diagnoisis of vitiligo for both her and my son. (He has a spot on his hip that I had them check out). Having the luck that we do... I came home stressed to the max and now I found a "spot" on my hand that looks very suspicious. Don't care much about my new "spot" but I just can't get out of my mind what my two kids may have instore for their future. I'm trying to treat their spots with cream and vitamins at the moment, but I don't want to stress them and make them feel that something is terribly wrong. I am so overwhelmed with suggestions to diet changes and vitamins. It's to the point I'm almost afraid to make dinner because I may not make the right diet choices. Please any suggestions or comments would be so welcome. I'm already stressing over future relationships for them, prom dates, jobs, etc. I know that sounds crazy, but I guess that is the mom in me. Lastly, does anyone have any cover suggestions for light-med skin? I will feel so much better if I know one exists. (Especially for the hands). Thanks for any advice you may give.
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dont worry madam , actually it is curable in early stage , that to in children . avoid nonveg food, dairy products , packed foods . give homemade pure vegeterian food with plenty of fruits( non citrus ), vegetables ,( almond , carrot ,beetroot are prefarable )
I know how you feel. I was diagnosed earlier this summer and shortly after I noticed spots on my 2 1/2 year old son. The dermatologist says it's inconclusive as to whether my son has vitiligo, but I can't help but stress about it. I am constantly checking him out and examining his discoloured areas. I care more about him because kids can be cruel and he has his whole life ahead of him.
I can tell you that I found a make-up called "Dermablend" that is very thick and can cover spots. They make a type for the face and for the body. As for diet, I've but all sugar out of my son's diet and red meat and I haven't noticed anything speading. I won't try topical steriods because he's only 2... but maybe down the road that will be an option for us. He's very fair skinned so I just try to keep him out of the sun so the spots aren't as noticeable.
For me, I have been seeing an acupuncturist and he seems to have some theories about why I have the condition. He has tried to boost my "kidney energy" and I have noticed a difference in my energy levels, sleep and my menstrual cycle is regular for the first time in my life. I am still waiting to see if the spots recover with the acupunture treatments and the herbs he has me on... I'll keep you posted on that. It's still too early to tell.
If my son's spots get worse I have intentions to take him to some of the vitiligo seminars that are held annually so he can meet others with the condition. i've read testimonials from other kids on the vitiligo foundation website who say that going to these events helps them feel less alone and know that there are others out there with the condition. They've made friends and now have lasting relationships that act as a support system. So I may do that for my son, if need be.
I hope this helps. Good luck. I know how hard it is - we all want the world for our kids and want to protect them from anything and everything that may harm them.
Thank you so much for the response. If you don't mind me asking have you changed anything in your diet or added any vitamins? Please keep me updated and I'll gladly do the same. Best wishes to you and your son.
My biggest suggestion would be to help your kids to accept the vitiligo. The more accepting you are, the more accepting they will be and the more accepting those around them will be. Try to remain positive. There is nothing wrong with having vitiligo!
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I can tell you that I found a make-up called "Dermablend" that is very thick and can cover spots. They make a type for the face and for the body. As for diet, I've but all sugar out of my son's diet and red meat and I haven't noticed anything speading. I won't try topical steriods because he's only 2... but maybe down the road that will be an option for us. He's very fair skinned so I just try to keep him out of the sun so the spots aren't as noticeable.
For me, I have been seeing an acupuncturist and he seems to have some theories about why I have the condition. He has tried to boost my "kidney energy" and I have noticed a difference in my energy levels, sleep and my menstrual cycle is regular for the first time in my life. I am still waiting to see if the spots recover with the acupunture treatments and the herbs he has me on... I'll keep you posted on that. It's still too early to tell.
If my son's spots get worse I have intentions to take him to some of the vitiligo seminars that are held annually so he can meet others with the condition. i've read testimonials from other kids on the vitiligo foundation website who say that going to these events helps them feel less alone and know that there are others out there with the condition. They've made friends and now have lasting relationships that act as a support system. So I may do that for my son, if need be.
I hope this helps. Good luck. I know how hard it is - we all want the world for our kids and want to protect them from anything and everything that may harm them.