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This relates to my earlier question about the cream...
The enzyme catalase is important for breaking down hydrogen peroxide, a normal byproduct of many biochemical processes in the human body, including pigment production in the skin. If hydrogen peroxide is not broken down by catalase (into oxygen and
Read more…Interesting Information about gray hair and vit
The researchers made this discovery by examining cell cultures of human hair follicles. They found that the build up of hydrogen peroxide was caused by a reduction of an enzyme that breaks up hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen (catalase). They a
Read more…Any Treatments??????
Hi everybody, I have VIT inside my mouth slowly spreading out....Its been 8years I have been noticing VIT inside my mouth.But never took care of it....CAn Any one help me with any suggestion...what to eat and what not....and also if any treatments..
Read more…November 14th, 2009, Worldwide "Meetup" with Special Guest Darcel de Vlugt!
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Read more…Effects of Vit B12 injections and Olive Oil on Vitiligo
Just wondering if anyone here has tried Vit B!2 injections and / or tried applying Olive Oil on Vit areas. I read online that it has helped some recover. Thanks !!
Read more…My Experiences and Observations
Here’s a little background about myself. I’ve always been in
“great shape.” I started running when I was 13, cycling at 23, and hitting the
gym at 19. I have continuously done all three throughout my life. From a
cardiovascular standpoint, I’m in great
New experience for me
Today was a bit awkard for me at work. I was sitting at my desk working away when I heard the TV and I heard the word VITILIGO. At firsts I thought to myself are they actually talking about Vitiligo on tv?! As I started having a million thoughts runn
Read more…insurance coverage
What insurance company covers for Narrowband uvb or excimer laser for vitiligo in Texas?I found out Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas does not cover it.Thanks.
Read more…started treatment.
UVB 3 times a week + Protopic for up to 1 year... i will keep you all posted. with pics of my progression (if any)
Read more…NB UVB
For those of you that use NB UVB, how long do you treat each area? We have recently started treating my son and we are up to 2 minutes each area and no pinkness yet. What is your average time treating each area? Thanks for your help!
Read more…Is Vitiligo caused by Stress?
I am just wondering how many of us got Vitligo after some stress full event since this seems to be trigger for my Vitiligo.
Read more…Any treatment successful on hands?
I was wondering if anyone has experienced any kind of success with repigmentation on their hands. From what I've seen/heard it's really difficult.
Read more…Any luck with treatment of vitiligo on hand fingers ?
I am taking Omega -3 , Folic Acid+ Multi vitamins and Liv 52 tablets.
Applying corticosteroid cream , found it effective on few spots after application for about 2 months , some of vitiligo spots dissapeared.
However no treatment is effective for h
Read more…Protopic -- Fertility (Males/Sperm)
Does anyone have any information on the affects of using protopic 0.1% ointment and fertility (specifically male fertility)?
My husband doesn't meet with his dermatologist for awhile, and has been using protopic for about 6 months (he uses it all ov
Read more…Find Strength in Faith
"I'm walking in authority. Living life without apology. It's not wrong, dear. I belong here. So you might as well get used to me." I'm walking by Donnie McClurkin
Feel no shame about your vitiligio experience. We are all a child of God. Crea
Read more…My Son Just Diagnosed - NEED INPUT
My 5-year old little boy was diagnosed with Vitiligo yesterday - I actually noticed a white patch on his back over a year ago but I stupidly assumed it was a birthmark and that it was getting bigger as his skin grew along with the rest of him. The sp
Treatments
Hi all,
I have recently started using a steroid cream Elicon as treatment on my hands. Just wondering if anyone has used this and seen results/side effects? I have been told that the cream will be effective on my new spots that are spreading, but
Read more…tanning?
i was wondering if spray tans cover up white spots.i don't want to do it everyday but for like dances or something.
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