Remedies for White Patches on Skin

Formation of white patches on skin medically called vitiligo by doctors. Our skin contains cells which make melanocytes pigments and if these cells get destroyed it will result in formation of white patches of skin on face or other body parts. . It is not restricted to particular area. It can be seen on face, hands, feet, legs or arms. In some cases white patches can be formed in mouth or nostrils also. Hair colour of infected area also turns out to be white. Vitiligo affects all type of skin but dark skin is more prone to it.

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Types of Vitiligo

• Generalized vitiligo: Formation of white patches on skin on almost every part of body
• Segmental vitiligo: Transpire on one side of body. It occurs in early age and generally stops within 1–2 years.
• Focal vitiligo: One or only few areas are affected

Symptoms of White patches

Vitiligo starts effecting when person is in its 30s. It is also called age spots. Vitiligo affects the parts which are more exposed to sun or areas having skin folds. There are various early symptoms of having white patches on skin.

• Skin discolouration
• Premature whitening or greying of eye lashes, beard, scalp hairs or eye brows.
• Retina colour also changes
• Brown age spots in armpits, genitals, navel or rectum

Treatment — How To Get Rid Of Spots

Formation of white patches on face and other body parts will shatter your self confidence. Thanks to homemade remedies which can cure this problem if used continuously. Here are the most effective homemade remedies to cure white patches on skin:

Turmeric powder:

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Turmeric because of its antiseptic properties help in fighting the bacteria causing vitiligo. Mix turmeric powder with warm mustard oil and then apply it on infected parts.

Neem:

Neem is very good for your immune system. Dry the neem leaves and make a powder. Take one tea spoon of this powder everyday with water. You can also make paste by mixing water in this powder and apply it on white patches.

Copper:

Copper helps in production of melanin which in turns corrects the skin pigments. Keep water in copper vessel to react water with copper for overnight and then drink this water on an empty stomach in morning.

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Cabbage Juice:

Grind the cabbage and extract juice from it. Applying this juice on white patches 4–5 times in a day will significantly reduce the vitiligo.

Ginger:

Intake of ginger boosts the blood circulation in body. It improves your immune system also. Crush one ginger root and extract its juice. Mix it with one teaspoon oh honey. Consume this mixture in routine will help in reducing white patches.

Sandalwood turmeric rice paste:

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This is very effective paste that you can apply on white patches. Mix one teaspoon of sandalwood powder, turmeric powder and rice powder each in water to make consistent paste. Apply this paste on white patches and keep it for 15–20 minutes. Then wash it away with water.

By following all these home-made and natural remedies for long period of time will definitely help in reducing the white patches from your skin and you can get back your confidence and self esteem back.

Vitiligo or white patches on skin or age spots on face is a problem which requires long term treatment. Following the various treatment methods with patience will definitely gives you results you desire for.