Leucoderma - White Spots And Patches
Sharon Hopkins
Leucoderma is a rare skin disease characterized by white spots
and patches. The white patch or spot is called as leucoderma
and when it occurs without any preceding disease it is called
Vitiligo. Leucoderma in literal term means white skin. This
kind of condition is mistaken for another skin disease i.e.
leprosy.
Under this skin condition, certain parts of the skin gradually
lose color leaving behind white patches. This occurs due to
loss of melanin, a dark pigment which gives color to skin. It
may begin with a small patch but slowly and steadily spreads
throughout the body. This is not a dangerous or contagious skin
disease.
The actual cause is still unknown though numerous studies have
been conducted on the subject. Some of the perceived causes are
emotional stress, hereditary factors, worms, sunburns and
physical illness. This skin condition can be aggravated due to
diseases like hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, pernicious
anemia and Addison's disease.
- Some tips to be kept in mind
- Avoid stress and try to relax
- Do not use hard soaps while bathing
- Get a sun bath in the early hour for 20-30 minutes
- Avoid cosmetics like cream, powder and other triggering
agents.
- Increase iron rich diet such has meat, liver, cereals, beans,
lentils and green leafy vegetables.
- Avoid citrus fruits, tamarind, fish, lobsters, crabs and
prawns.
- Sodium (salt) consumption should be completely stopped during
the leucoderma treatment.
Home Remedies for Leucoderma
A home remedy with the help of Babchi and Tamarind seeds can be
used for leucoderma. In 1:1 proportion steep these seeds in
water for three to four days. Shell and dry them in shade. Make
it into a paste and apply on the white patches.
Drink water from a copper vessel which has been kept overnight.
Ginger juice serves as a mild stimulant in increasing blood flow
to the white patches.
Poultice of ginger leaves applied over the patches also helps.
Eat curry made of Bathu. Apply Bathu juice over the patches or
spots at least twice or thrice a day.
Eat figs regularly for a month.
Dry pomegranate leaves in shade and grind into fine powder.
Sieve it and take 8 gms of it every morning and evening with
fresh water.
Eat walnuts regularly to cure leucoderma
Make a dry mixture by grinding Neem leaves, flowers and fruits
in equal quantity. Take 1 tsp of this powder daily with water.
Combine 100 gms each of Alfalfa and cucumber juice. Have it in
the morning and evening for few months.
Mix Harad powder in garlic juice and apply it on the white
spots.
Drink butter milk, thought to be very useful for treating
leucoderma.
Make black gram paste and apply it on the affected area for
four months. This will be very fruitful in the fight against
leucoderma.
A remedy with the help of Basil is another method to deal with
leucoderma. Wash and clean a basil plant along with its roots.
Beat the plant and boil it in 1/2 liter water mixed with 1/2
liter oil. Once the water evaporates, mash and strain to get
basil oil. Apply this oil on the white spots.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all
precautionary measures while following instructions on the home
remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if
you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader
and not with the site or the writer.
About The Author: Sharon Hopkins has been managing number of
natural home remedies websites, such as
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com , which provides
information on different uses of the home remedies and natural
cures. Leucoderma is sometimes mistaken as leprosy and can be
treated with simple home remedies.
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