Can any one help me with scientific & authentic information on Leucoderma, it's prevention, treatment, diet?
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Leucoderma\n\nLeucoderma, also known as vitiligo, is a distressing skin condition. The word literally means white skin. There is a gradual loss of the pigment melanin from the skin layers which results in white patches. These patches look ugly, especially in persons with a dark complexion. The condition does not cause any organic harm. This disease is caused neither by any germs, nor is it due to bad blood. It is considered to be neither infectious nor contagious\n\n\nLeucoderma symptoms\nSmall white patch appear in the beginning\nThe problem usually starts with a small white spot which later develops into patches. These patches are pale in the beginning, but become whiter and whiter as time passes by due to loss of pigment. As the spots enlarge, they merge into each other and, in course of time, form a very broad patch. In some cases, most of the skin of the body may be covered with white patches. \n\nLeucoderma causes\nExcessive mental worry, chronic or acute gastric disorders\nThe main causes of leucoderma are said to be excessive mental worry, chronic or acute gastric disorders, impaired hepatic function such as jaundice, worms or other parasites in the alimentary canal, typhoid, a defective perspiratory mechanism, and burn injuries. \n\nHeredity\nHeredity is also a well-recognized causative factor. \n\n\nHome Remedies for Leucoderma\nLeucoderma treatment using Psoralea\nThe best-know home remedy for leucoderma is the use of seeds of psoralea (babchi). These seeds should be steeped in the juice of ginger for three days. The fluid should be renewed every day. The seeds should then be rubbed with the hands to remove the husks, dried in the shade and powdered. One gram of this powder should be taken every day with one cup of fresh milk for forty days continuously. The ground seeds should also be applied to the white spots. Babchi seeds, combined with tamarind (imli) seeds. are also useful. An equal quantity of both the seeds should be steeped in water for three to four days. They should then be shelled and dried in the shade. They should be ground into paste and applied to the white patches for a week. If the application of this paste causes itching, or the white spots become red and a fluid begins to ooze out, this treatment should be discontinued. \n\nLeucoderma treatment using Red Clay\nAnother useful remedy for leucoderma is red clay found by the river side or on hill slopes. The clay should be mixed in ginger juice in a ratio of 1:1, and applied over the white spots once a day. The copper contained in the clay seems to bring back skin pigmentation. Ginger juice also serves as a mild stimulant, facilitating increased blood flow to the spots. Drinking water kept overnight in a copper vessel will also help. \n\nLeucoderma treatment using Radish\nA paste made from the seeds of the radish is valuable in treating leucoderma. About thirty-five grams of these seeds should be powdered in two teaspoons of vinegar and applied on the white patches. \n\nLeucoderma treatment using Goose Foot\nThe use of goose foot is beneficial in the treatment of this disease. This vegetable should be taken twice daily, in the morning as well as in the evening, for two months continuously. Simultaneously, the juice of the leaves should be applied over the patches of leucoderma. \n\nLeucoderma treatment using Turmeric\nTurmeric mixed with mustard oil has also proved useful in leucoderma. About 500 gm of turmeric should be pounded and soaked in 8 litres of water at night. It should be boiled in the morning till only one litre of water is left, and then be strained and mixed with 500 ml of mustard oil. This mixture should be heated till only the oil is left. It should then be strained and preserved in a bottle. The mixture should be applied on the white patches every morning and evening for a few months. \n\n\nLeucoderma diet\nFast of juices followed by restricted diet of fresh fruits\nConstitutional measures should be adopted to cleanse the system of a
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Hi, personal experience and with all my pleasure I'll pass it to you. I suffer badly even when I got married and had kids, I went to all the doctors and take disgusting antibiotics and horrible creams what burns you skin badly and I was getting worth and worth. Now I had under skin pimples what stays on your face for month and just hurting ...........until \nOne day I was watching the programme on different diets to loose weight and one of them was to give up all the dairy products. So that was my diet I gave up milk cheese yogurts and other yummy dairy products. I couldn't believe my eyes when my pimples start disappearing instead of my weight and it's was all clear after 3 month. My face is pimples free!!! \nThat is allergy reaction on dairy products and I believe that pimples is a allergy reaction to food. \nI know that is hard ( I loved my yogurt and cheese)but if you really want to try - gave up the Dairy. All of it! Just take calcium supplement with vitamin D and be free of Pimples. \nYou can introduce it slowly in the later stage but no necessary if you take calcium.\nBest of luck I hope it will help you.
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http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic691.htm\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/a_t/a-t.htm\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/ATM.html\nhttp://www.atsociety.org.uk/\n                                                                                              bye :)
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Are you asking about conventional treatment or alternative treatment? \n\nTreatment depends upon the perception of the problem. I encourage you to look into the link between fungal infection and scleroderma. There's a lot of information out there, but conventional doctors probably won't know much about it because they get very little training about mycotoxins in medical school. I know, because my son's a doctor, lol!
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try going to a natural food store in your area. holisticonline.com is another great source for information.
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AVOID:\n\nAll animal foods - meat, milk, cheese, butter, eggs, fish...and the derivatives - whey, egg albumen, gelatin...etc. These products are a fibreless mixture of saturated fats, cholesterol, steroid growth-promoters/vaccine/antibiotic/ pesticide/herbicide etc. residues, mastitis pus, disinfectant, salmonella, listeria, campylobacter, E coli 0157, etc., etc.\n\nRefined carbohydrates - sugar, white flour, bread, biscuits, cakes etc.\n\nSynthetic food additives-preservatives, colourants, etc. READ THE LABELS\n\nFood prepared or contained in aluminium, copper, non-stick cookware or prepared in microwave ovens; smoked foods; very hot food and drinks.\n\nUse salt, celery, parsley, parsnips, deep-fried foods.in strict moderation.\n\nUtensils washed in washing-up liquid must be very thoroughly rinsed; in preference, use washing soda, soap flakes etc.\n\nEAT:\n\nOrganically-grown, if possible, fruit, vegetables, peas, beans, rice: chemically-grown carrots are out. Non-organic cabbage, broccoli, sprouts, mushrooms etc. should be boiled for a couple of minutes in salted water, drained and rinsed, then cooked. Lettuce and similar foods which cannot be cleansed with this process or peeled should be home-grown or avoided.\n\nEmphasise raw foods; whole grain breads; soya products: tofu, soymilk, miso.\n\nEat B17 foods regularly - seeds of apricot, peach, plum, cherry, apple; sprouted alfalfa, mung and wheat seeds; millet, lentils, watercress, lima beans, blackeye beans, broccoli, cabbage, buckwheat, linseed etc.\n\nGarlic is the supreme plant from a physician's and a cook's point of view: eat it raw, cooked: grow it: use it as a medicine for everything from cancer and tuberculosis to coughs, colds, infections, high blood pressure, whooping cough, chemical/heavy metal/radiation detoxification etc., etc.\n\nUse some form of water filter if only a jug type: areas where fluoride-waste has been dumped in the public drinking water supply will require reverse osmosis or distillation to remove the chemical.\n\nLook after the liver: take the juice of a lemon in water on rising; wait a half hour before taking breakfast.\n\nFast one or two days per month on purified water or pure fruit juice; or per week if the will power is there.\n\nThe Green Drink: gather unpolluted nettles, dandelion, chickweed, nasturtium, carrot tops, cabbage etc.; wash well, blend with water, put through coarse sieve, drink: put the residue, in small amounts, in the dog's/cat's meal and help avoid the vet's bills and a sick/prematurely-dead animal - from the effects of the vet's treatment.\n\nChew all food thoroughly and slowly; without distraction from the television, radio, newspapers or relatives.\n\nAlcoholic drinks, preferably organically produced, in moderation and in the evenings can be immuno-supportive and a relatively safe, effective soporific, cleanser and sedative.\n\nProf. Aviles, of the Mexican Cancer Biochemistry Dept., saw 7,715 cancer patients over 15 years: 99% suffered chronic constipation, the degree of malignancy parallel to the intensity of the constipation. Colon cleanliness is fundamentality important to the prevention of cancer and other chronic, degenerative diseases: anyone on Doctor's Balanced Diet or worse, for decades, might well be carrying 5 to 25 pounds - or more - of rotting waste in the colon; poisoning and robbing the system of nutrients. A herbal/ nutritional cleansing regime will remove the residue in time.
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Treatment\nScleroderma has no known cure — there's no treatment to stop the overproduction of collagen. Your doctor may recommend a number of medications to make it easier for you to live with scleroderma by treating its symptoms. Your doctor may also suggest medications to prevent complications of scleroderma that may affect various organs. Here are some of the many treatments prescribed for the symptoms and complications of this condition.\n\nSkin changes\nIf you have localized scleroderma, your doctor may recommend a topical treatment, such as a moisturizer or corticosteroid medication that you apply to your skin. Corticosteroid medications impede your body's ability to make substances that can cause inflammation.\n\nIf your condition involves a large area of skin, your doctor may recommend additional treatments. Doctors sometimes prescribe minocycline (Minocin, Dynacin) to control the skin-related (cutaneous) symptoms of scleroderma, although no studies have addressed its long-term effectiveness. In preliminary studies, light therapy (phototherapy) also has proved effective in treating the lesions that are associated with scleroderma, but more research is needed.\n\nCosmetic treatments are another consideration. Some people with scleroderma are discouraged or embarrassed by lesions and marks on the skin, including tiny dilated blood vessels that often appear on the face (telangiectasia). Specialized brands of foundation makeup and pulsed dye laser surgery can help camouflage or eliminate these lesions. Consult a dermatologist about treatments for skin changes.\n\nCirculation problems\nYour doctor may also prescribe medications to dilate blood vessels and promote circulation. These medications can prevent high blood pressure and kidney problems and help treat Raynaud's phenomenon.\n\nMedications that help with blood circulation include:\n\nCalcium channel blockers. \nAlpha blockers \nAngiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors \nAngiotensin II receptor blockers \nLow-dose enteric-coated aspirin \nCreams containing nitroglycerin also may help promote circulation.\n\nJoint stiffness, pain and inflammation\nYour doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or low-dose corticosteroids to relieve joint pain and stiffness.\n\nOften, along with NSAIDs, doctors prescribe certain medications called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). These medications seem to do their job by having an effect on immune systems that have gone out of control, but doctors don't understand exactly how DMARDs work. Common DMARDs include:\n\nHydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). This drug has relatively few side effects, and it's also effective for the arthritis that can be associated with scleroderma. Apart from hydroxychloroquine's apparent ability to affect the way immune cells work, scientists don't completely understand how it helps tame the disease process. \nPenicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen). Similar to other DMARDs, penicillamine can reduce inflammation. Its full effect may require many months to develop, but its beneficial effects may be longer lasting. However, because of a relatively high incidence of adverse reactions to this drug and studies casting doubt on its effectiveness, its use has declined in recent years. \nMethotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall). This drug does its job by affecting cells that are responsible for some of the pain, inflammation and joint swelling that accompany scleroderma. Trials have shown conflicting results regarding the effectiveness of methotrexate in treating scleroderma. \nImmunosuppresents are another class of medications that can help manage out-of-control immune systems. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) is one example. This extremely potent medication works by damaging cells' genetic information. In particular, it kills white blood cells called lymphocytes that are part of autoimmune disease.\n\nLung damage\nI
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Here's a great link from emedecine\n\nhttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2382.htm
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Start with this, I have never heard anything about hemp seed; sounds like quack practice. mcc_md@yahoo.com for further info.\n\nTREATMENT OF SLE — Although there is no "cure" for SLE, a variety of general and specific treatments and strategies to reduce symptoms, limit damage to vital organs, and reduce the risk of recurrence are available.\n\nGeneral treatment considerations — Although specific drugs are used for particular organs, a number of general issues are applicable to every person with SLE. Diet and nutrition, exercise, and preventive measures including immunizations, avoiding certain medications, and issues related to pregnancy are among the most important general issues for patients with SLE. (See "Overview of the therapy and prognosis of systemic lupus erythematosus in adults").\n\nDiet and nutrition — It is not well known what the effect of dietary modification is in SLE. One study reported that frequent intake of meat was associated with more active and progressive disease. In contrast, dietary fish oil has been reported to be beneficial. These findings await confirmation, however, and at present we do not recommend fish oil supplements in the treatment of SLE.\n\nA conservative approach is a balanced diet consisting of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. However, the diet should be modified based upon disease activity and the response to therapy:\n\nPatients with active inflammatory disease and fever may require an increase in caloric intake. \nCorticosteroids (prednisone and others) enhance appetite, resulting in potentially significant weight gain. Hunger can be somewhat lessened by the ingestion of water, antacids, histamine H2 blockers (eg, zantac), and/or proton-pump inhibitors (eg, prilosec). If weight gain is significant, however, patients should follow a low calorie diet. \nSignificant increases in blood levels of fat and cholesterol may occur (hyperlipidemia). Patients with hyperlipidemia should be encouraged to eat a low fat diet. A lipid-lowering agent should be considered if cholesterol levels remain high despite a change in diet. \nVitamins are rarely needed with a balanced diet. However, a daily multivitamin should be taken by patients who are not able to obtain an adequate diet or who are dieting to lose weight. \nPatients on long term steroids and postmenopausal women should take 400 to 800 units of Vitamin D plus 1000 to 1500 mg of calcium per day to minimize the degree of bone loss. \nIt is important to note that herbal supplements are of unproven benefit, and may even cause harm.\n\nExercise — Inactivity produced by acute illness causes a rapid loss of muscle mass and stamina. As a result, fatigue may follow even after the illness subsides. This can usually be treated with graded exercise. In selected cases that do not respond to regular exercise, relief of fatigue can sometimes be obtained with prednisone or antimalarials (hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine).\n\nImmunizations — Influenza vaccine is safe and effective; pneumococcal vaccine is also safe but fewer antibodies are created in people with SLE than in those without the disease. People whose immune systems are weakened should not receive live vaccines. The efficacy and safety of hepatitis B vaccination has not been determined.\n\nAvoiding certain medications — Sulfonamides and penicillin (but not the synthetic penicillins) may cause exacerbations of SLE and should therefore be avoided. In contrast, medications that cause drug-induced lupus, such as procainamide, hydralazine, and isoniazid do not cause exacerbations of SLE and may be used if otherwise needed.\n\nPregnancy and contraception — Pregnancy should be avoided during active disease (especially in women who have significant organ impairment) due to the high risk of miscarriage. Women with SLE should not become pregnant until the disease has been controlled adequately for at least six months.\n\nOral contraceptives containing high dose estrogens c
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Hey man be careful with some crazy people up there. Oatmeal, lemon juice, vinegar IS NOT GOOD AT ALL. Those things could make it even worst. Take a pain killer like Advil or Tylenol. Also, get Banana Boat Aloe Vera gel. Put it in the fridge and use it at least twice a day (morning and evening). Last year I had a bad SBurn. Right after the Aloe Vera gel I use a Lubriderm lotion. Don't rub it, be gentle. Also, don't expose yourself to the sun and use light cotton cloth. Avoid detergent or use a natural one to avoid any sensitive reaction to the skin. Also, drink vitamin E and break a capsule and mix it with the Lubriderm or Aloe Vera gel. It worked out for me. I know people who had nasty marks after a sun burn like mine. I don't have any!
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I'm not sure if you can e-mail a doctor, but WebMD is pretty good. Here's the link to their Skin & Beauty section: http://www.webmd.com/health_and_wellness/beauty_and_skin.htm
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I have had much success. I use a product called Ambrotose, it's a glyconutrient and it has helped me with my lupus a great deal. I can go out in the sun without having to cover up, i haven't had a flare up in years. My hair is stronger and thicker, my skin has cleared up and my immune system is stronger so I don't get sick as easily or offten as I used to.It's great stuff.
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Here you go!\n\nhttp://dermatology.cdlib.org/114/NYU/NYUtexts/1116045.html\n\nhttp://www.thedrsdr.com/diseases/necrobiotic_xanthogranuloma.htm\n\nhttp://archderm.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/128/1/94\n\nhttp://www.histopathology-india.net/NX.htm\n\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12064218&dopt=Abstract\n\nBest answer?
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According to the medical history you present, you need something more like a Naturopathic Doctor.  You may find some dieticians well-versed in the above conditions, but they typically are not qualified to address your conditions solely through diet suggestions.  \n\nhttp://www.naturopathic.org/
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Go to www.naturalcures.com. There, you can either join the site (with a fee) or find the information concerning the newsletter.\n\nAlso, have you read the books? That is another way to support.
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Try http://glycoscience.org first and get back with me. Its taken by many users around the world and does wonders whithout side effects. It's the best thing, i promise E-mail me after visiting the web site.  Its used for many purposes.
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I believe in doctor prescibed medications but sometimes simple is better.  Psoriasis is caused from skin cells growing too fast and they become rough and sightly.  You will think that I am crazy but get some lard not oil or crisco but real lard.  Cover the areas well at night with the lard and cover it then with a cloth to protect your clothes and linens.  Give it about a week and I believe that you will notice a difference.  The lard does not cure it but it softens the rough skin and gives it a smoother appearance.  It will look better and you will feel better about it.  Think of it as a beauty treatment like applying lotion or skin treatment for beauty.