I'll try this if external application of Silicea for 2 months doesn't do anything.
http://www.1-800homeopathy.com/your-skin/warts/thuja-cerate.html
Many claim it has helped heal their warts and other skin eruptions.
The oral homeopathic remedy (not the ointment, but the same thing in pill or liquid form) must be taken very carefully however. On page 538 of Practical Homeopathy by Vinton Mccabe it states that "Thuja is known for its rather wild aggravations, which can be very long-lasting. Therefore, it is always wise to start with a low potency whenever there is any doubt. It is commonly begun in a 2c potency, which is a good potency for the home kit. While it may be repeated in lower potencies, it is given in a single dose in potencies over 30c."
I took it too much myself and kind of went crazy, filled with rage and sadness about traumatic past memories. (Yes, really)
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Hi Osmar, hope you don't mind I share Apple cider on my blog http://beyondvitiligosa.blogspot.com/
Honestly before starting any treatment I would pay attention to digestive issues, dietary habit and how the person feels overall.
there's an excellent paper called a fading theory by a forum member. That's a good starting point. Search for it. Every member should look into this. Again if the vitiligo doesn't bother you then more power to you. However, there a lot of evidence that many people have many co- existing auto-immune conditions. It's worth reading the paper numerous times. I feel it's an excellent reference point.
I would prefer that you didn't.
First, I depigmented, so my skin is not reacting like normal skin would to topical agents.
Secondly, I'm trying a lot of stuff at the same time and there is no way to know if it really is the apple cider vinegar that was restoring pigment or something else. (Now I think it was the homeopathic remedy Sulphur which is known to "bring suppressed skin conditions to the surface)
I'm not claiming that apple cider vinegar can be used to treat vitiligo. You'll have to research whether people with vitiligo have had sucess with it.
Since I have depigmented skin using monobenzone, it won't react the same way to something as someone with just vitiligo.
I tried the Thuja ointment today, on a few small spots on my right arm. I can't see myself using it much.
Firstly, the smell is absolutely horrible. It's extremely strong, and makes you smell like a sawmill.
It's also very thick, and difficult to apply. It seems like it's intended for small areas. The homeopathic remedy Thuja is commonly used for warts, so I guess this ointment is designed with that in mind, to be used along with Thuja pills.
I'm still taking homeopathic pills, which are the most common form of homeopathy used. (ointments are used rarely and not believed to be nearly as effective as oral doses)
I still believe the key is finding the right remedy suited to the individual.
I started applying the thuja ointment again today, just on my face. The smell isn't as bad as I initially thought. I also took a single dose of Thuja 200c.
The brown spots are continuing to spread all over, symmetrically. I don't mind them much anymore, they just look like freckles.
So far the remedies just seem to be bringing pigment back. Since these remedies stimulate the body to heal itself, and the skin whitening was not a natural process (depigmention using monobenzone topically) The skin may be just trying to return to its initial normal state. I guess only time will tell.
please definitely keep us posted. omar did you try homeopathy before you depigmented?
you said nothing worked. what exactly did you try?
there are 2 big theories with autoimmune disease .....that the person with vit has a leaky gut. and during digestion/asbsorpiton process some proteins leak out and are body mistakes for invader and attacks....etc
the other one is overgrowth of fungus.
Anyway did you try any diet protocols? I mean apple cider vinegar is recommended for people with low acid (which its believed many ppl with vit) have.
are there any long term side effects of homeopathy? mostly the ones you get from the homeopathy doctor come in small sugary pills. do those contain thuja and phosphorus.
One big problem with treatment is when you try too many things you don't know what works and what doesn't.
I did try homeopathy before I depigmented, but only at a 30c, single dose method. I've now learned that for skin conditions a daily 6c dose (until improvement or slight worsening, which is also seen as a good sign, as the body is responding) is better suited.
The remedy I tried was Lycopodium, and only for a few months. (3 I think)
I didn't really get into specific diets, as I found no evidence they can help.
There ARE side effects from homeopathy. Many say there are not, but this is wrong. As the body heals, it may become worse first, then better. The healing process also brings out other suppressed symptoms at times, such as suppressed emotions or skin conditions.
As long as you don't dose more than necessary (you stop once you see effects, an improvement or worsening of the condition) aggravations can be minimized or avoided. They are more common with chronic disease.
The homeopathic remedy name should be on the bottle itself, along with the potency type. Such as: Sepia 6c
I got the Thuja ointment today. I won't use it until later though, as I want to try Lycopodium with Phosphorus for 3 months.
It's a lot smaller than I expected (2 oz), and the ingredients are Petrolatum, Yellow Wax, and Thuja Oil.