Guest guest Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Hi all, Has anyone used Bai Dian Feng Wan for vitiligo and found it to be successful or not? Warm regards, Attilio D'Alberto Doctor of (Beijing, China) B.Sc. (Hons) T.C.M., M.A.T.C.M. Company Director The Earth Health Clinic 0208 367 8378 enquiries <http://www.theearthhealthclinic.com/> www.theearthhealthclinic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Attilio Were there any replies to your query? I might have missed the post...I was wondering how is vitiligo confirmed besides visual observation in Western medicine? Does it not look like other possible dermatological ailments? Are there specific tests...blood, biopsies?? Also I have a related question: Has anyone tried Vitamin B point injections for vitiligo? Attilio D'Alberto <attiliodalberto wrote: Hi all, Has anyone used Bai Dian Feng Wan for vitiligo and found it to be successful or not? Warm regards, Attilio D'Alberto Doctor of (Beijing, China) B.Sc. (Hons) T.C.M., M.A.T.C.M. Company Director The Earth Health Clinic 0208 367 8378 enquiries <http://www.theearthhealthclinic.com/> www.theearthhealthclinic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Nope, no replies to my query. I've also heard of it being related to a vitamin B deficiency. As you know, vitamin B is found in red meat, some fish and foods such as yeast. Whilst I was in India, I saw quite a few cases of vitiligo. Indians are vegetarian and a lack of vitamin B in their diet may explain this skin disorder. Warm regards, Attilio D'Alberto Doctor of (Beijing, China) B.Sc. (Hons) T.C.M., M.A.T.C.M. Company Director The Earth Health Clinic 0208 367 8378 Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine On Behalf Of Twyla Hoodah 01 November 2005 15:14 Chinese Medicine Re: Bai Dian Feng Wan - Vitiligo Hi Attilio Were there any replies to your query? I might have missed the post...I was wondering how is vitiligo confirmed besides visual observation in Western medicine? Does it not look like other possible dermatological ailments? Are there specific tests...blood, biopsies?? Also I have a related question: Has anyone tried Vitamin B point injections for vitiligo? Attilio D'Alberto <attiliodalberto wrote: Hi all, Has anyone used Bai Dian Feng Wan for vitiligo and found it to be successful or not? Warm regards, Attilio D'Alberto Doctor of (Beijing, China) B.Sc. (Hons) T.C.M., M.A.T.C.M. Company Director The Earth Health Clinic 0208 367 8378 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Thanks...Attilio. I had heard that also...another AP told me he had success with the B12 injections and herbs...but I did not ask him what specific herbal formula. It was a pediatric case. I will try to reach him and find out if it was Bai Dian Feng. Attilio D'Alberto <attiliodalberto wrote: Nope, no replies to my query. I've also heard of it being related to a vitamin B deficiency. As you know, vitamin B is found in red meat, some fish and foods such as yeast. Whilst I was in India, I saw quite a few cases of vitiligo. Indians are vegetarian and a lack of vitamin B in their diet may explain this skin disorder. Warm regards, Attilio D'Alberto Doctor of (Beijing, China) B.Sc. (Hons) T.C.M., M.A.T.C.M. Company Director The Earth Health Clinic 0208 367 8378 Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine On Behalf Of Twyla Hoodah 01 November 2005 15:14 Chinese Medicine Re: Bai Dian Feng Wan - Vitiligo Hi Attilio Were there any replies to your query? I might have missed the post...I was wondering how is vitiligo confirmed besides visual observation in Western medicine? Does it not look like other possible dermatological ailments? Are there specific tests...blood, biopsies?? Also I have a related question: Has anyone tried Vitamin B point injections for vitiligo? Attilio D'Alberto <attiliodalberto wrote: Hi all, Has anyone used Bai Dian Feng Wan for vitiligo and found it to be successful or not? Warm regards, Attilio D'Alberto Doctor of (Beijing, China) B.Sc. (Hons) T.C.M., M.A.T.C.M. Company Director The Earth Health Clinic 0208 367 8378 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 I haven't used bai dian feng wan, but this is an external formula for vitiligo which a friend of mine prescribed for a patient. After one month the patches were noticeably filling in. (in the beginning white patches were around the wrist / hands less than 2 inches in diameter). I don't know the final story of how it ended up. The formula used for the vitiligo was bu gu zhi, bai ji li, ku shen, fang feng, hua jiao or (chuan jiao), and wei ling xian. 50 grams each in about 600ml of 80 proof vodka for 1 week. An internal herbal treatment was also given based on TCM zang/fu. I researched vitiligo a while back. Nearly all the formulas have two herbs in common - buguzhi and baijili. A synthesized form of buguzhi is also used as the basis of a psoralean western medicine treatment. Brian Beard Chinese Medicine , Twyla Hoodah <twylahoodah> wrote: > > Hi Attilio > > Were there any replies to your query? I might have missed the post...I was wondering how is vitiligo confirmed besides visual observation in Western medicine? Does it not look like other possible dermatological ailments? Are there specific tests...blood, biopsies?? Also > I have a related question: Has anyone tried Vitamin B point injections for vitiligo? > > > Attilio D'Alberto <attiliodalberto> wrote: > Hi all, > > Has anyone used Bai Dian Feng Wan for vitiligo and found it to be successful > or not? > > Warm regards, > > Attilio D'Alberto > Doctor of (Beijing, China) > B.Sc. (Hons) T.C.M., M.A.T.C.M. > Company Director > The Earth Health Clinic > 0208 367 8378 > enquiries@t... > <http://www.theearthhealthclinic.com/> www.theearthhealthclinic.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Here's some notes I gathered on vitiligo. The herb formulas came off the net or class notes or the TCM chinese-english encyclopedia. Possible Causes: 1) possible auto-immune disorder where the body attacks the melanocytes. Often happens alongside other auto-immune disorders - hypo / hyper thyroid, diabetes, pernicious anemia, addison's disease, alopecia 2) Could also be related to a suppressed immune system 2) Can be related Vitamin deficiency - B12 (vegetarian?), folic acid, B8, C 3) Sometimes happens alongside a fungal infection - repeated athlete's foot, diet high in sugar, etc 4) A decrease in the enzyme catalase causes an increase in hydrogen peroxide in the skin. 5) photographic chemicals or other industrial products containing phenols. 6) High stress period of life, or severe illness, mild trauma to area (rubbing shoes, etc) 7) Vitiligo is the result of the damage or death of the skin's melanocytes. There are different theories about the cause of vitiligo: The body's immune system may destroy melanocytes. Pigment may be destroyed as the body responds to a substance it perceives as foreign (the most accepted theory). There is genetic defect that makes the melanocytes susceptible to injury. Abnormally functioning nerve cells may produce toxic substances that injure melanocytes Melanocytes self-destruction. While pigment is forming, toxic by- products could be produced injuring and destroying melanocytes. Researchers believe that a combination of these theories may provide the best explanation. The familial incidence is almost 20 to 30%. Treatments Western Medicine What are you looking to get out of this? - full, partial, blur of edges? PUVA - psoralen ultra violet therapy. PUVB - a narrow UVB ray with less side effects Protopic - an immune suppressor What are Elidel, Aldara and Imiquimod? These products are all immunomodulators that affect immune response. What is Pseudocatalase (Pcat)? Pseudocatalase, also called Pcat for short, is also a relatively new treatment option for vitiligo. The cream, which is applied twice a day, is designed to reduce epidermal hydrogen peroxide in vitiliginous skin What is Ratokderm? Ratokderm is a laser technology for treating vitiligo, only available in Milan, Italy. Many people find their website accidentally, because, ironically, the Italian Ratokderm company happens to own the domain, " vitiligo.com " which nearly every person with vitiligo has visited just to see where it leads. What is an Excimer Laser? As described above, an excimer laser is basically a highly concentrated beam of UV light, directed at vitiligo spots or patches, without affecting the pigmented skin around them. Developed by Dr. James Spencer at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, this treatment has the advantage of requiring no medications, and with virtually no side effects Ratokderm basically uses a laser beam of Narrow Band UVB light. The company says that this technology allows patients to completely give up the use of drugs in treating their condition, allow a point by point treatment of their vitiligo with the laser, and, avoid the more dangerous bands of UV light. This treatment is virtually identical to the American Excimer laser. What is V-Tar? V-Tar is a 30% Standardized water soluble coal tar product which also contains natural anti-inflammatory agents, skin conditioners, and antioxidants. V-Tar has been used successfully in many patients with vitiligo and other hypopigmentary disorders. It will not stain the skin, and its once weekly application is convenient for many patients. V-Tar is available only with a physician's prescription. What is skin grafting? What is autologous melanocyte transplant? What is Melagenina? Melagenina (now Melagenina Plus) was developed in Cuba about 20 years ago, using human placenta tissue. They may now use other animal placental tissues. The company in Cuba that markets it claims high success rates, but these cannot be substantiated, and many people on our site have claimed no results at all. The product instructions indicate that application of the cream should be several times a day, followed by 15 minutes of natural sunlight. In 1998, Melagenina Plus was announced, which unlike the previous treatment requires only once daily application and does not require exposure to the sun. The company claims that the calcium chloride contained in the product strengthens the skin's pigmentation. The product is not available in the U.S. or Canada, and is not approved by the FDA for use on vitiligo. The medicine can be obtained in Cuba, and also at Melagenina sponsored centers in Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay, El Salvador, Nigeria, Russia and Ukraine. ' What is Novitil/Sinvitil/Dermabest? Novitil (also known as Sinvitil or Dermabest) is a natural topical products that some people use, which contains sources of vitamins, phytonutrients and antioxidants. Some people report that Sinvitil is helping them repigment. Many report no results at all, even after months of treatment. What is depigmentation? Depigmentation involves fading the rest of the skin on the body to match the already white areas. Alternative Medicine What is Olive Leaf Extract (OLE)? What is L-Phenylalanine? L-Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is used in conjunction with natural sun exposure or ultraviolet radiation therapy to treat Vitiligo. L-Phenylalanine can be converted into L-tyrosine, L-dopa, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, but the conversion into L-tyrosine is the process that is important as L-tyrosine is eventually what is formed by skin cells into melanin. L-Phenylalanine is used mainly to increase the extent of repigmentation induced by UVA or NB-UVB therapy. It is not phototoxic and does not make the skin sun sensitive. Doctors have prescribed this supplement orally or in the form of a topical cream or gel. When taken orally, the recommended dosage amount is generally around 50 mg per kilogram body weight per day. L-Phenylalanine gel is available at Weise Prescription Shop in Jacksonville, Florida and can also be prescribed by your doctor as 10% L-Phenylalanine in Cliniderm. What is Novitil/Sinvitil/Dermabest? Novitil (also known as Sinvitil or Dermabest) is a natural topical products that some people use, which contains sources of vitamins, phytonutrients and antioxidants. Some people report that Sinvitil is helping them repigment. Many report no results at all, even after months of treatment. The company has an aggressive marketing program, which leads to many people trying the product. Sinvitil is a formulated gel that contains an extract of proteolipids (oils). It purports to help stimulate the pigmentation process. The other ingredients are distilled water, glycerine, carboxymethylcellulose (a derivative of cellulose used in the manufacture of processed foods as a stabilizing and emulsifying agent and in medicine as a laxative), camphor, Menthol, and Kathon (preservative). What vitamin therapies are recommended for people with vitiligo? Although there is no specific recommended system, many members have posted their vitamin regimens and testimony's under the member registries. By browsing through these you will get a good idea what most people are using and what seems to be working for them. Some studies describe the use of vitamin supplements in the treatment of vitiligo. Folic acid and/or vitamin B12 and vitamin C levels have been found to be low in many of the people with vitiligo studied. Supplementation with large amounts of folic acid (1–10 mg per day), along with vitamin C (1 gram per day) and intramuscular vitamin B12 injections (1,000 mcg every two weeks), did produce repigmentation in some people. In other studies of people with vitiligo, oral supplementation with folic acid (10 mg per day) and vitamin B12 (2,000 mcg per day), combined with sun exposure, resulted in some repigmentation after three to six months in a large number of cases. What about Vitamin D/Dovonex/Calcipotriol?? When used topically in combination with sun exposure, some patients claim that a pharmaceutical form of vitamin D, called calcipotriol (Dovonex), may be effective in stimulating repigmentation in some patients with vitiligo. Calcipotriol is a prescription medication to be used only under the supervision of a doctor. It is not known if vitamin D as a dietary supplement has any effect on vitiligo. It should be noted that some experts have indicated cases where Calcipotriol caused an exacerbation of vitiligo. What about diet and nutrition? Many believe that nutrition plays a part in the onset of vitiligo, and that proper nutrition can help in healing vitiligo. In his book " Emily's Vitiligo " , Erick Fricker discusses the fact that Vitiligo is theorized to be an autoimmune disorder. He goes on to say, " As an autoimmune disorder it should respond well to a low fat vegetarian diet. Just as diabetics require less insulin when on this diet. Reducing the amount of saturated fat floating around in your veins will make it easier for your body's immune system to identify good and bad cells. This is the foundation of the treatment we use and besides helping Emily's vitiligo it has helped my cholesterol and my blood sugar levels. " cosmetics Is it true that I can make my own safe skin-colored stain to cover the spots? Yes! Some members of Vitiligo Support have created their own safe homemade skin stain, made entirely out of rubbing alcohol (isopropryl) and ordinary Schilling Food Coloring. By mixing the ingredients together, a brownish color results, and the tone can easily be adjusted to match your skin. Individuals with malfunctioning stomachs do not absorb vitamin B12 and folic acid very well. This may be part of the reason why these nutrients, along with vitamin C, are often successfully used as part of a vitiligo repigmentation program. I usually recommend folic acid, 5 milligrams along with vitamin C, 1000 milligrams, twice daily. For the best chance of success, the vitamin B12 should be given by injection, 1000 micrograms weekly. Since vitamin B12'S usually safe, I recommend learning self-injection both for convenience and to control costs. Several months are usually required before early repigmentation is seen. If you need to locate a physician who can help you with necessary prescriptions, you might call the American College of Advancement in Medicine, I'll give you their number later in this brief. Melanin, the normal body pigment, is synthesized from the essential amino acid L-phenylalanine by an enzyme system dependent on copper, vitamin B6, vitamin C. That's why these nutrients are all part of vitiligo repigmentation programs, also. Diet: Things to do: avoid refined sugar, baked goods, sweets avoid peanuts / peanut oils avoid photographic chemicals or other industrial products containing phenols. avoid hair colorings, bleaches. stress management Black sesame seeds, mulberry fruit, soy sauce and peanut skin help melanin production in the treatment of vitiligo. Supplements: Vitamin C 1000 mg Vit B12 folic acid 5 mg l-phenylaline 2-3 grams copper 4 milligram of copper sebacate [seb-ah-kate] daily vit B6 1000mg Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), 500-2000mg Chinese formulas: Bai Dian Feng Wan:* bu gu zhi 3.7 huang qi 3.7 hong hua 3.7 chuan xiong 3.7 dang gui 3.7 xiang fu 3.7 tao ren 3.7 dan shen 3.7 wu shao she 3.7 zi cao 3.7 bai xian pi 3.7 shan yao 3.7 bai ji li 48.1 gan jiang 3.7 cuperic sulfate 0.1 (liu suan tong) long dan cao 3.7 Bai Shi Wan (Vitiligo) (Zhong Yi Brand) he shou wu ling zhi dan shen hong hua bu gu zhi bai ji li gan cao No Name han lian cao 90 bai zhi 60 he shou wu 60 bai ji li 60 sha ji 60 zi cao 45 dan shen 30 chong lo 10 ku shen 30 cang zhu 24 Make into powder, taking 6g each time, three times daily Fu Fang ji Ji Pian bai ji li 15 fu ping 12 jin xie 9 hong hua 9 dang gui 12 yi mu cao 12 zhi he shou wu 15 chuan xiong 12 wu gong one whole Grind into fine powder, take in 0.3 g boluses Modified Bai Bo Pian: fang feng 9 bai ji li 30 fu ping 15 chuan xiong 9 chi shao 9 hong hua 9 dang gui 9 ji xue teng 15 bu gu zhi 9 dou juan 15 chen pi 9 Bai Bo Pian2: zi cao jiang xiang zao he che bai yao zi bai fu zi cang zhu hai piao xiao sheng shou wu long dan cao hong hua tao ren bai ji li gan cao Bai Bo Pian: Hong Tiao Zi Cao Chen Zhen Xiang Zhong Leng, Bai Yao Zi Bai Wei Cang Zhu Hong Hua Tao Ren raw He Shou Wu 50g @, Wu Zei Gu Gan Cao, 35g @, Long Dan Cao, 20g, Bai Ji Li, 750g. Grind (the above) into a fine powder and make into tablets each weighing 1 gram. Take 10g each time, 2 times per day. Bai Ji Li Wan Take Bai Ji Li, 6g each time, 2 times per day. Xi Xian Wan Take Xi Xian Wan, which consists of an unspecified amount of Herba Siegesbeckiae (Xi Xian Cao). This ingredient should be mixed with rice wine (Huang Jiu) and then steamed and dried in the sun 9 times before being ground into powder. Pill with honey into the size of Chinese parasol tree seeds (approximately the size of a pea). Method2: Make into powder and 9g honey boluses, take twice daily with warm water. Another Chan Tui Bo He equal parts of the above two herbs, 2g each time, 2 times per day. External Therapies: 1) A 30% tincture of Fructus Psoraleae Corylifoliae (Bu Gu Zhi) may be used externally. 2) Powder equal parts Rhizoma Typhonii (Bai Fu Zi) and Sulphur (Liu Huang), mix with ginger juice, and apply externally. Bu Gu Zhi Ding tincture of 25% bu gu zhi (by weight). Apply three times per day. No Name Rou Gui 30 bu gu zhi 90 Soak in 50 ml of alcohol for one week. Apply externally daily. No Name A mixture of Bu Gu Zhi and alcohol—30g and 100ml (75%) respectively, can be rubbed on the skin, as an external treatment, in addition to taking the powder. Ayurveda essential oils: basil bu gu zhi xiang fu Opens up capillaries on the skin da feng zi hydnocarpus seeds, chaulmoogra, Hydnocarpus Anthelmintica Sem Plus, Aloe vera or cucumber Gel is added to prepare the herbal paste before it is used. Dr. Cheng''s vitiligo treatments: 1) [vitiligo - Causes: 18-40% is a genetic disorder Stress-LR qi yu - T4 cells - kill blood cells, make skin white Treatments: Reduce Stress Use fresh animal LR (chicken, etc, but esp. pig). Make a paste, add salt and Bai ji li. Put on white area of skin. Rub for 20 minutes, then follow with TDP lamp 30 minutes. Wash off after two more hours. Do every day for two weeks. Black spots should appear where the white was. This indicates the pathogen is coming out. If after two weeks the patches are still white, discontinue treatment. Diet: No vitamin C, orange, tomato. This can turn skin to white.] 2) Bu gu zhi Method: Used topically as a tincture for alopecia, psoriasis, and vitiligo. [For the above three, especially alopecia, Ce Bai Ye 30g Bu Gu Zhi 12g Gu Sui Bu 12g Soak in 75% alcohol for one week, then apply with cotton ball 10 minutes, twice per day. 15-30% success rate] From jude roman: Also, the formula I used for the vitiligo was bu gu zhi, bai ji li, ku shen, fang feng, hua jiao or (chuan jiao), and wei ling xian. 50 grams each in about 600ml of 80 proof vodka for 1 week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Thanks, Brian! Brilliant job! briansbeard <briansbeard wrote:Here's some notes I gathered on vitiligo. The herb formulas came off the net or class notes or the TCM chinese-english encyclopedia. Possible Causes: 1) possible auto-immune disorder where the body attacks the melanocytes. Often happens alongside other auto-immune disorders - hypo / hyper thyroid, diabetes, pernicious anemia, addison's disease, alopecia 2) Could also be related to a suppressed immune system 2) Can be related Vitamin deficiency - B12 (vegetarian?), folic acid, B8, C 3) Sometimes happens alongside a fungal infection - repeated athlete's foot, diet high in sugar, etc 4) A decrease in the enzyme catalase causes an increase in hydrogen peroxide in the skin. 5) photographic chemicals or other industrial products containing phenols. 6) High stress period of life, or severe illness, mild trauma to area (rubbing shoes, etc) 7) Vitiligo is the result of the damage or death of the skin's melanocytes. There are different theories about the cause of vitiligo: The body's immune system may destroy melanocytes. Pigment may be destroyed as the body responds to a substance it perceives as foreign (the most accepted theory). There is genetic defect that makes the melanocytes susceptible to injury. Abnormally functioning nerve cells may produce toxic substances that injure melanocytes Melanocytes self-destruction. While pigment is forming, toxic by- products could be produced injuring and destroying melanocytes. Researchers believe that a combination of these theories may provide the best explanation. The familial incidence is almost 20 to 30%. Treatments Western Medicine What are you looking to get out of this? - full, partial, blur of edges? PUVA - psoralen ultra violet therapy. PUVB - a narrow UVB ray with less side effects Protopic - an immune suppressor What are Elidel, Aldara and Imiquimod? These products are all immunomodulators that affect immune response. What is Pseudocatalase (Pcat)? Pseudocatalase, also called Pcat for short, is also a relatively new treatment option for vitiligo. The cream, which is applied twice a day, is designed to reduce epidermal hydrogen peroxide in vitiliginous skin What is Ratokderm? Ratokderm is a laser technology for treating vitiligo, only available in Milan, Italy. Many people find their website accidentally, because, ironically, the Italian Ratokderm company happens to own the domain, " vitiligo.com " which nearly every person with vitiligo has visited just to see where it leads. What is an Excimer Laser? As described above, an excimer laser is basically a highly concentrated beam of UV light, directed at vitiligo spots or patches, without affecting the pigmented skin around them. Developed by Dr. James Spencer at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, this treatment has the advantage of requiring no medications, and with virtually no side effects Ratokderm basically uses a laser beam of Narrow Band UVB light. The company says that this technology allows patients to completely give up the use of drugs in treating their condition, allow a point by point treatment of their vitiligo with the laser, and, avoid the more dangerous bands of UV light. This treatment is virtually identical to the American Excimer laser. What is V-Tar? V-Tar is a 30% Standardized water soluble coal tar product which also contains natural anti-inflammatory agents, skin conditioners, and antioxidants. V-Tar has been used successfully in many patients with vitiligo and other hypopigmentary disorders. It will not stain the skin, and its once weekly application is convenient for many patients. V-Tar is available only with a physician's prescription. What is skin grafting? What is autologous melanocyte transplant? What is Melagenina? Melagenina (now Melagenina Plus) was developed in Cuba about 20 years ago, using human placenta tissue. They may now use other animal placental tissues. The company in Cuba that markets it claims high success rates, but these cannot be substantiated, and many people on our site have claimed no results at all. The product instructions indicate that application of the cream should be several times a day, followed by 15 minutes of natural sunlight. In 1998, Melagenina Plus was announced, which unlike the previous treatment requires only once daily application and does not require exposure to the sun. The company claims that the calcium chloride contained in the product strengthens the skin's pigmentation. The product is not available in the U.S. or Canada, and is not approved by the FDA for use on vitiligo. The medicine can be obtained in Cuba, and also at Melagenina sponsored centers in Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay, El Salvador, Nigeria, Russia and Ukraine. ' What is Novitil/Sinvitil/Dermabest? Novitil (also known as Sinvitil or Dermabest) is a natural topical products that some people use, which contains sources of vitamins, phytonutrients and antioxidants. Some people report that Sinvitil is helping them repigment. Many report no results at all, even after months of treatment. What is depigmentation? Depigmentation involves fading the rest of the skin on the body to match the already white areas. Alternative Medicine What is Olive Leaf Extract (OLE)? What is L-Phenylalanine? L-Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is used in conjunction with natural sun exposure or ultraviolet radiation therapy to treat Vitiligo. L-Phenylalanine can be converted into L-tyrosine, L-dopa, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, but the conversion into L-tyrosine is the process that is important as L-tyrosine is eventually what is formed by skin cells into melanin. L-Phenylalanine is used mainly to increase the extent of repigmentation induced by UVA or NB-UVB therapy. It is not phototoxic and does not make the skin sun sensitive. Doctors have prescribed this supplement orally or in the form of a topical cream or gel. When taken orally, the recommended dosage amount is generally around 50 mg per kilogram body weight per day. L-Phenylalanine gel is available at Weise Prescription Shop in Jacksonville, Florida and can also be prescribed by your doctor as 10% L-Phenylalanine in Cliniderm. What is Novitil/Sinvitil/Dermabest? Novitil (also known as Sinvitil or Dermabest) is a natural topical products that some people use, which contains sources of vitamins, phytonutrients and antioxidants. Some people report that Sinvitil is helping them repigment. Many report no results at all, even after months of treatment. The company has an aggressive marketing program, which leads to many people trying the product. Sinvitil is a formulated gel that contains an extract of proteolipids (oils). It purports to help stimulate the pigmentation process. The other ingredients are distilled water, glycerine, carboxymethylcellulose (a derivative of cellulose used in the manufacture of processed foods as a stabilizing and emulsifying agent and in medicine as a laxative), camphor, Menthol, and Kathon (preservative). What vitamin therapies are recommended for people with vitiligo? Although there is no specific recommended system, many members have posted their vitamin regimens and testimony's under the member registries. By browsing through these you will get a good idea what most people are using and what seems to be working for them. Some studies describe the use of vitamin supplements in the treatment of vitiligo. Folic acid and/or vitamin B12 and vitamin C levels have been found to be low in many of the people with vitiligo studied. Supplementation with large amounts of folic acid (1–10 mg per day), along with vitamin C (1 gram per day) and intramuscular vitamin B12 injections (1,000 mcg every two weeks), did produce repigmentation in some people. In other studies of people with vitiligo, oral supplementation with folic acid (10 mg per day) and vitamin B12 (2,000 mcg per day), combined with sun exposure, resulted in some repigmentation after three to six months in a large number of cases. What about Vitamin D/Dovonex/Calcipotriol?? When used topically in combination with sun exposure, some patients claim that a pharmaceutical form of vitamin D, called calcipotriol (Dovonex), may be effective in stimulating repigmentation in some patients with vitiligo. Calcipotriol is a prescription medication to be used only under the supervision of a doctor. It is not known if vitamin D as a dietary supplement has any effect on vitiligo. It should be noted that some experts have indicated cases where Calcipotriol caused an exacerbation of vitiligo. What about diet and nutrition? Many believe that nutrition plays a part in the onset of vitiligo, and that proper nutrition can help in healing vitiligo. In his book " Emily's Vitiligo " , Erick Fricker discusses the fact that Vitiligo is theorized to be an autoimmune disorder. He goes on to say, " As an autoimmune disorder it should respond well to a low fat vegetarian diet. Just as diabetics require less insulin when on this diet. Reducing the amount of saturated fat floating around in your veins will make it easier for your body's immune system to identify good and bad cells. This is the foundation of the treatment we use and besides helping Emily's vitiligo it has helped my cholesterol and my blood sugar levels. " cosmetics Is it true that I can make my own safe skin-colored stain to cover the spots? Yes! Some members of Vitiligo Support have created their own safe homemade skin stain, made entirely out of rubbing alcohol (isopropryl) and ordinary Schilling Food Coloring. By mixing the ingredients together, a brownish color results, and the tone can easily be adjusted to match your skin. Individuals with malfunctioning stomachs do not absorb vitamin B12 and folic acid very well. This may be part of the reason why these nutrients, along with vitamin C, are often successfully used as part of a vitiligo repigmentation program. I usually recommend folic acid, 5 milligrams along with vitamin C, 1000 milligrams, twice daily. For the best chance of success, the vitamin B12 should be given by injection, 1000 micrograms weekly. Since vitamin B12'S usually safe, I recommend learning self-injection both for convenience and to control costs. Several months are usually required before early repigmentation is seen. If you need to locate a physician who can help you with necessary prescriptions, you might call the American College of Advancement in Medicine, I'll give you their number later in this brief. Melanin, the normal body pigment, is synthesized from the essential amino acid L-phenylalanine by an enzyme system dependent on copper, vitamin B6, vitamin C. That's why these nutrients are all part of vitiligo repigmentation programs, also. Diet: Things to do: avoid refined sugar, baked goods, sweets avoid peanuts / peanut oils avoid photographic chemicals or other industrial products containing phenols. avoid hair colorings, bleaches. stress management Black sesame seeds, mulberry fruit, soy sauce and peanut skin help melanin production in the treatment of vitiligo. Supplements: Vitamin C 1000 mg Vit B12 folic acid 5 mg l-phenylaline 2-3 grams copper 4 milligram of copper sebacate [seb-ah-kate] daily vit B6 1000mg Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), 500-2000mg Chinese formulas: Bai Dian Feng Wan:* bu gu zhi 3.7 huang qi 3.7 hong hua 3.7 chuan xiong 3.7 dang gui 3.7 xiang fu 3.7 tao ren 3.7 dan shen 3.7 wu shao she 3.7 zi cao 3.7 bai xian pi 3.7 shan yao 3.7 bai ji li 48.1 gan jiang 3.7 cuperic sulfate 0.1 (liu suan tong) long dan cao 3.7 Bai Shi Wan (Vitiligo) (Zhong Yi Brand) he shou wu ling zhi dan shen hong hua bu gu zhi bai ji li gan cao No Name han lian cao 90 bai zhi 60 he shou wu 60 bai ji li 60 sha ji 60 zi cao 45 dan shen 30 chong lo 10 ku shen 30 cang zhu 24 Make into powder, taking 6g each time, three times daily Fu Fang ji Ji Pian bai ji li 15 fu ping 12 jin xie 9 hong hua 9 dang gui 12 yi mu cao 12 zhi he shou wu 15 chuan xiong 12 wu gong one whole Grind into fine powder, take in 0.3 g boluses Modified Bai Bo Pian: fang feng 9 bai ji li 30 fu ping 15 chuan xiong 9 chi shao 9 hong hua 9 dang gui 9 ji xue teng 15 bu gu zhi 9 dou juan 15 chen pi 9 Bai Bo Pian2: zi cao jiang xiang zao he che bai yao zi bai fu zi cang zhu hai piao xiao sheng shou wu long dan cao hong hua tao ren bai ji li gan cao Bai Bo Pian: Hong Tiao Zi Cao Chen Zhen Xiang Zhong Leng, Bai Yao Zi Bai Wei Cang Zhu Hong Hua Tao Ren raw He Shou Wu 50g @, Wu Zei Gu Gan Cao, 35g @, Long Dan Cao, 20g, Bai Ji Li, 750g. Grind (the above) into a fine powder and make into tablets each weighing 1 gram. Take 10g each time, 2 times per day. Bai Ji Li Wan Take Bai Ji Li, 6g each time, 2 times per day. Xi Xian Wan Take Xi Xian Wan, which consists of an unspecified amount of Herba Siegesbeckiae (Xi Xian Cao). This ingredient should be mixed with rice wine (Huang Jiu) and then steamed and dried in the sun 9 times before being ground into powder. Pill with honey into the size of Chinese parasol tree seeds (approximately the size of a pea). Method2: Make into powder and 9g honey boluses, take twice daily with warm water. Another Chan Tui Bo He equal parts of the above two herbs, 2g each time, 2 times per day. External Therapies: 1) A 30% tincture of Fructus Psoraleae Corylifoliae (Bu Gu Zhi) may be used externally. 2) Powder equal parts Rhizoma Typhonii (Bai Fu Zi) and Sulphur (Liu Huang), mix with ginger juice, and apply externally. Bu Gu Zhi Ding tincture of 25% bu gu zhi (by weight). Apply three times per day. No Name Rou Gui 30 bu gu zhi 90 Soak in 50 ml of alcohol for one week. Apply externally daily. No Name A mixture of Bu Gu Zhi and alcohol—30g and 100ml (75%) respectively, can be rubbed on the skin, as an external treatment, in addition to taking the powder. Ayurveda essential oils: basil bu gu zhi xiang fu Opens up capillaries on the skin da feng zi hydnocarpus seeds, chaulmoogra, Hydnocarpus Anthelmintica Sem Plus, Aloe vera or cucumber Gel is added to prepare the herbal paste before it is used. Dr. Cheng''s vitiligo treatments: 1) [vitiligo - Causes: 18-40% is a genetic disorder Stress-LR qi yu - T4 cells - kill blood cells, make skin white Treatments: Reduce Stress Use fresh animal LR (chicken, etc, but esp. pig). Make a paste, add salt and Bai ji li. Put on white area of skin. Rub for 20 minutes, then follow with TDP lamp 30 minutes. Wash off after two more hours. Do every day for two weeks. Black spots should appear where the white was. This indicates the pathogen is coming out. If after two weeks the patches are still white, discontinue treatment. Diet: No vitamin C, orange, tomato. This can turn skin to white.] 2) Bu gu zhi Method: Used topically as a tincture for alopecia, psoriasis, and vitiligo. [For the above three, especially alopecia, Ce Bai Ye 30g Bu Gu Zhi 12g Gu Sui Bu 12g Soak in 75% alcohol for one week, then apply with cotton ball 10 minutes, twice per day. 15-30% success rate] From jude roman: Also, the formula I used for the vitiligo was bu gu zhi, bai ji li, ku shen, fang feng, hua jiao or (chuan jiao), and wei ling xian. 50 grams each in about 600ml of 80 proof vodka for 1 week. http://babel.altavista.com/ and adjust accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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