A systematic review of natural health product treatment for vitiligo

Abstract

Background: Vitiligo is a hypopigmentation disorder affecting 1 to 4% of the world population. Fifty percent of cases appear before the age of 20 years old, and the disfigurement results in psychiatric morbidity in 16 to 35% of those affected.

Update on childhood vitiligo

“…The optimal dosages have been the subject of debate and a recent article reviewed the vast literature on antioxidants in vitiligo. There is evidence for usage of 400 IU vitamin E, especially to reduce erythema associated with narrowband UVB phototherapy [43 ], and ginkgo biloba 40 mg per ora thrice daily, both in adults [44]. Oral L-phenylalanine (100 mg/kg/day) with phototherapy may enhance pigment via the melanin production pathway [26].…”

Hyperpigmentant activity of leaves and flowers extracts of Pyrostegia venusta on murine B16F10 melanoma

“…Besides skin manifestation, vitiligo promotes profound effect on people quality of life (Radtke et al, 2010;Talsania et al, 2010). Symptoms such as depression, sleep disturbances, suicidal thoughts and anxiety are very common in people affected by this disease (Szczurko and Boon, 2008). Vitiligo is initially treated with corticosteroids, immunomodulators, ultraviolet radiation, lasers, alternate therapy, depigmentation and camouflage.…”

Türkiye deki eczanelerde bulunan bitkisel ilaçlar

“…Demans ve alzheimer hastalığı üzerine etkisini incelemek üze-re yapılan çalışmalarda ekstrenin sağlıklı yetişkinlerde ve hafiften orta düzeye hafıza yetersizliği olan yaşlı hastalarda tek doz halinde veya kronik olarak kullanıldığında kısa süreli hafızayı olumlu yönde etkilediği yönünde bulgular elde edilmiş-tir. Alzheimer hastalığının seyrinin yavaşlatılmasında antioksidan olarak kullanılır (67,68,71).…”