By Homeopath Sumera Atta

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by the loss of pigmentation in skin cells. It is caused by a dysfunction in the immune system, which mistakenly attacks and destroys the melanocytes responsible for skin coloration. The resulting consequence is the formation of discolored patches on the skin.

As this condition progresses, the affected patches tend to grow in size, gradually spreading to other parts of the body. One important aspect to understand about autoimmune disorders is that they usually develop gradually and require considerable time to resolve. In the case of vitiligo, patients must patiently wait for their immune systems to respond and evaluate the changes in skin coloration patterns.

Unfortunately, medical treatments for vitiligo are limited, with the foremost options being cortisone creams or steroids. These medications aim to suppress the immune response and reduce inflammation in affected areas. While they can help to control the progression of the condition and alleviate some symptoms, they do not provide a cure nor address the underlying immune dysfunction.

I have overseen a few cases of Vitiligo, and have noticed that each case can take anywhere from 6 months to 3 years to respond to Homeopathy medicine.

Image taken at the initial consultation in December 2020, before starting Homeopathy

This patient came to my clinic in December 2020. A 6-year-old boy accompanied by his mother visited my office seeking a solution for his Vitiligo, which had been affecting both of his eyes for a couple of years and was progressively spreading. Initially, the Vitiligo appeared on his right upper eyelid and later spread to his left eyelid. Over time, it also started affecting his lower eyelids and right wrist. After futile attempts at finding relief through various treatments, the mother was referred to Homeopathy by one of her friends.

Using my classical Homeopathy experience, I carefully analyzed the case, recognizing that every vitiligo case needs to be evaluated individually. The same is true for any other health condition in Homeopathy, since the patient’s symptoms will reveal the best-fitting single medicine. Thus, classical Homeopathy requires a thorough observation of symptoms, periodic reassessment of the case, and adjustment of the medicine accordingly.

Within six months of initiating treatment, we began to observe an improvement in the boy's skin pigmentation. Encouraged by this progress, we continued the treatment.

As of December 2023, the attached picture shows the current state of the boy's condition. He is currently taking Calc Carb 10M once a month as part of his treatment plan. We will continue with the treatment until the last spot on his right eye completely disappears, as this is where the Vitiligo initially manifested itself and will serve as the indicator of complete healing.