Last Updated on 21st November 2019 by Caroline Haye
These might just help you to repigment your skin
Following on from my previous top tips posts on the subject, here are another 5 vitiligo tips for you that might just help you to repigment your skin. In any case, they are well worth being aware of… Because, with a condition as complicated as vitiligo, a combination of little lifestyle changes can sometimes make a big difference.
1.Avoid emotional stress as much as possible. There is a lot of anecdotal evidence out there suggesting that stress can trigger the onset of vitiligo and that it can cause existing vitiligo to spread. But don’t panic if you are unable to avoid stress (that will only make it worse!) In my particular case, I stumbled upon the nutritional therapy that caused me to repigment during the most stressful couple of years of my life. So it just goes to show that if you can address the root cause of your vitiligo (in my case a digestive problem which evidently resulted in nutritional deficiencies) you can counteract the detrimental effects of stress.
2. Avoid physical trauma. Cuts, abrasions and friction are all triggers for vitiligo, so it makes sense to take extra care when taking part in sports or other activities that carry a risk of injury. It may also be a good idea to avoid wearing tight clothing or fabrics that chafe when you move.
3. Avoid contact with chemicals that can trigger or worsen vitiligo. Research suggests that many common substances in everyday products may be well tolerated by most people but are harmful to those who have a susceptibility to vitiligo. So, my advise is to choose personal care and cleaning products that contain 100% natural ingredients wherever possible.
4. Recognise that the natural state for your body (and mind, come to that) is to be healthy and in balance. The human body knows how to heal itself whenever it has half a chance to do so. So give your body a chance to recover by removing as many obstacles to this as possible. This means being consistent in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Of course we all need some guilty pleasures and treats from time to time or life wouldn’t be worth living. But it’s no good being consistent with your diet and exercise, etc. for one month and then reverting to your old ways.
5. If you are going to try a new treatment for your vitiligo:
- don’t be half-hearted about it – give it a chance to work (at least 3 months);
- choose carefully (there are a lot of charlatans out there);
- be consistent;
- be positive – expect results;
- if you don’t succeed with one treatment don’t be too downcast – it may not have worked for you this time but, sooner or later, something else will. It did for me, and it was so worth the wait 🙂
