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Vitiligo
What
is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a disease of unknown origin that causes destruction of melanocytes (pigmentation) in the skin,
mucous membranes, the eyes, and occasionally in hairbulbs and in the ears.
The loss of melanocytes alters both structure and function of these
organs. The primary goal of therapy is to restore melanocytes to the skin
so that the epidermis has a normal form and structure.
Whilst there is little research
relating to natural remedies and alternative therapies and the problem of
vitiligo, there are some very encouraging studies that have shown that
this condition can be successfully overcome and that repigmented skin
regains its normal immune/inflammatory functions.
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This page was last updated on 05 December 2006 17:13:59
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