Is Vitiligo Hereditary

Dr. Hetal JariwalaMD - Alternate Medicine, BHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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Yes, it comes in hereditary. And your offspring which you get will definitely have chances to get vitiligo. You can go ahead with proposal, but on the other side, please start the treatment for it, basically homeopathic treatment, as only this mode of treatment can change genetic code of the patient ant treat such hereditary diseases. So if you wish to go ahead. You can. But watch out for this side also. Take care:) 

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Dr. Himani NegiBHMSHomeopath

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Reasons for early graying of beard 1. Thyroid disorders 2. Vitamin deficiencies especially vitamin b12 deficiency 3. Vitiligo 4. Smoking 5. Anemia 6. Stress 7. Hereditary factors first we have to rule out any such disorder, with this a healthy lifestyle with diet rich in vegetables and fruits, drinking plenty of water, proper sleep and regular exercise will do, homoeopathy has very good treatment for graying of hair, you have to give your detailed case taking to select right medicine for you. 

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Dr. Anju VohraB.H.M.S ( Mumbai) (Silver Medalist), Certificate In Gyn and ObstetricHomeopath

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Hi, Hair turns grey when the pigment producing cells (melanocytes) stop producing pigment. In Asians geying normally occurs in late 30's. Reasons for premature greying: 1) vitamin B-12 deficiency, 2) hypothyroidism, pernicious anemia, decreased bone density, type 2 diabetes. 3) genetic /heriditary 4) auto-immune disorder like vitiligo 5) smoking to prevent further greying: 1) take a balanced diet with sprouts, proteins, amla. 2) quit smoking 3) take calcium rich diet and becasole 1 daily for 15 days. In Homoeopathy there is very good cure to check premature greying.You can consult me privately. 

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Dr. Mukesh SinghB.H.M.S., Senior Homeopath ConsultantHomeopath

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You have to take lat. folium 1M / 5 drops in little water once in week for one month. Dow. Mobilinum 30 / 5 drops in little water thrice a day for one month. Revert back after one month with feedback. 

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Dr. Anju VohraB.H.M.S ( Mumbai) (Silver Medalist), Certificate In Gyn and ObstetricHomeopath

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Hi, hair turns grey when the pigment producing cells (melanocytes) stop producing pigment. In asians geying normally occurs in late 30's. Reasons for premature greying: 1) vitamin b-12 deficiency, 2) hypothyroidism, pernicious anemia, decreased bone density, type 2 diabetes. 3) genetic /heriditary 4) auto-immune disorder like vitiligo 5) smoking to prevent further greying: 1) take a balanced diet with sprouts, proteins, amla. 2) quit smoking 3) take calcium rich diet and becasole 1 daily for 15 days. If you wish homoeopathic treatment fort the same, cvonsult me privately. 

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white spots on body can be due to various reasons. It can b hereditary or due to use of some chemical agents, drugs, medication, trauma, contact with allergic agents, autoimmune diseases, age to name a few. It's very important that u take care not to injure ur self or that can leave marks. Any suspicious chemical agent such as creams, sprays, deodorants should be avoided. It's imperative to be relaxed or such a condition can worsen. Don't b anxious about anything for everyone faces anxieties and only the relaxed can get above. Diet rich in vitamin c and phytonutrients like anthocyanin namely lemon, orange, gooseberry vil scavenge the free radicals which damage the cells and produce white spots and patchs. If u have autoimmune diseases like pernicious anaemia, thyroiditis, alopecia areata, vitiligo, inflammatory bowel disease, it has to be evaluated and treated and it vil definitely respond to treatment 

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It can b hereditary or due to use of some chemical agents, drugs, medication, trauma, contact with allergic agents, autoimmune diseases, age to name a few. It's very important that u take care not to injure ur self or that can leave marks. Any suspicious chemical agent such as creams, sprays, deodorants should be avoided. It's imperative to be relaxed or such a condition can worsen. Diet rich in vitamin c and phytonutrients like anthocyanin namely lemon, orange, gooseberry vil scavenge the free radicals which damage the cells and produce white patchs. 

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Soaps vil dry out your skin, so they r an absolute no. No vigorous rubbing of skin on face or body. Before bath, oil body with any oil be it coconut, olive. Use a soap free body wash or a dermatologically tested medical soap. After bath, pat dry within three minutes and apply moisturiser. Include dry fruits like almond, walnuts, figs, groundnuts. Have plenty of salmon, mackerel and sardine. Drink two litres of water. Have roasted flaxseeds. Avoid alcohol and aerated drinks or they vil dehydrate u more.Use loose cotton clothes.white spots on body can be due to various reasons. It can b hereditary or due to use of some chemical agents, drugs, medication, trauma, contact with allergic agents, autoimmune diseases, age to name a few. It's very important that u take care not to injure ur self or that can leave marks. Any suspicious chemical agent such as creams, sprays, deodorants should be avoided. It's imperative to be relaxed or such a condition can worsen. It needs further evaluation and examination. 

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white patchs on body can be due to various reasons. It can b hereditary or due to use of some chemical agents, drugs, medication, trauma, contact with allergic agents, autoimmune diseases, age to name a few. It's very important that u take care not to injure ur self or that can leave marks. Any suspicious chemical agent such as creams, sprays, deodorants should be avoided. It's imperative to be relaxed or such a condition can worsen. Don't b anxious about anything for everyone faces anxieties and only the relaxed can get above. Diet rich in vitamin c and phytonutrients like anthocyanin namely lemon, orange, gooseberry vil scavenge the free radicals which damage the cells and produce white spots and patchs. If u have autoimmune diseases like pernicious anaemia, thyroiditis, alopecia areata, vitiligo, inflammatory bowel disease, it has to be evaluated and treated and it vil definitely respond to treatment too. 

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white spots on body can be due to various reasons. It can b hereditary or due to use of some chemical agents, drugs, medication, trauma, contact with allergic agents, autoimmune diseases, age to name a few. It's very important that u take care not to injure ur self or that can leave marks. Any suspicious chemical agent such as creams, sprays, deodorants should be avoided. It's imperative to be relaxed or such a condition can worsen. Don't b anxious about anything for everyone faces anxieties and only the relaxed can get above. Diet rich in vitamin c and phytonutrients like anthocyanin namely lemon, orange, gooseberry vil scavenge the free radicals which damage the cells and produce white spots and patchs. If u have autoimmune diseases like pernicious anaemia, thyroiditis, alopecia areata, vitiligo, inflammatory bowel disease, it has to be evaluated and treated and it vil definitely respond to treatment 

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