Leucoderma
- The problem normally begins with a young white spot which later develops into patches . These patches are pale in the starting, but become whiter and whiter as time passes by due to loss of pigment. As the spots enlarge, they unify 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.
Leucoderma causes- The 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.
Home Remedies for Leucoderma- The best-know home remedy for leucoderma is the apply 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 (tamarind) 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.
Leucoderma diet- Constitutional amounts should be taken to cleanse the system of raised toxins. To begin with, the patient should attempt a fast of juices for about a week. After the juice fast, the diligent may adopt a restricted diet consisting of fresh fruits, raw or steamed vegetables, and wholemeal bread or wheat tortilla. Curd and milk may be added to this diet after a few days.
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