Based on evidence that oxidative stress is involved in the pathogenesis of vitiligo, it appears that antioxidant supplements are helping vitiligo patients regain pigment.
In the November 2008 issue of Dermatology Times, dr. Pearl Grimes, one of the scientists working to find a cure for this skin disorder, says that based on clinical trials she recommends her vitiligo patients the following vitamins:
- vitamin E
- Vitamin C
- coenzyme Q10
- folic acid
- vitamin B12
- a high potency multivitamin
- alpha lipoic acid
Dr. Grimes uses the vitamin regime combined with nbUVB with encouraging results.
Pairing up B12 and folic acid is another aspect to have in mind. Used solely, folic acid can mask the B12 deficiency, frequent in vitiligo patients.
NOTE: please consult your physician for the vitamin healthy dosage and before taking any supplements.
Comments (10)
Alain
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... Thank you for this. I understand and agree that one should consult a physician for the "vitamin healthy dosage", however, is there a "generally applicable" dosage? What dosage did Dr. Grimes use? |
Mike
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... Here's what I found on the http://www.vitiligosupport.org vitamins forum: E 200-400 IU folic acid 800mcg-1mg C 1,000 mg B-12 1,000mcg CoQ10 50 mg |
leon
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... lately i've been taking allot of c-vitamins and eating apples, and the thing is that i've actually started to repigment on my knees and feet.. its kind of a light brown color |
Dani
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... Hi , I once went to a doctor to know how to cure vitiligo ,and told me i just had to live with it , but gave me some folic acid and vitamin B12 , I didnt take them .. if I would start to take them do you think I would see some improvments in my skin? |
israt
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... HAY I HAVE VITILIGO ALL MOST 2 YEAR NOW IS GETTING REALY BAD PLZ LET ME KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO ? DR TOLD ME THAREI IS NO MEDICATION FOR THIS . |
Dan
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... I've lost pigment the last year but when I started taking the vitiamins Dr. Grimes suggested along with NB-UVB Light Therapy and applying a combination of Protopic ointment and a steroidal cream on my spots they are repigmenting! These three things in combination are suggested in the research my wife and I found as being the most effective. If I had to credit one over others however I would say that the vitamins are the real winners. When I forget to take them I lose pigment, when I take them regularly I gain pigment. The key is to not lose too much, because you need pigment to make pigment. Hang in there! |
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