Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition in which sections of the uppermost layer of the skin lose their normal color, causing white patches to appear. The skin’s pigment is called melanin, which is produced by special cells, called melanocytes. When these cells are damaged or become unhealthy, they lose their ability to produce their normal skin color. Some areas commonly affected by vitiligo include the hands, feet, arms, face, and lips, but it can appear anywhere on the body. Although vitiligo causes no physical discomfort, the psychological stress of the condition may take an emotional toll.
Although the exact cause is unknown, dermatologists consider vitiligo to be a result of improper functioning of the immune system. This is known as an autoimmune disorder, in which the body produces antibodies that attack its own tissues – in this case, the melanocytes - mistaking them for foreign material. Research also suggests that it may also be a result of viral infections that cause the cessation of melanin production, or there may even be a genetic cause. Roughly 30 percent of patients diagnosed with vitiligo have a family history of the disease. Vitiligo is also often associated with autoimmune thyroid disease.
Vitiligo may also be brought on by contact with chemicals, particularly phenols, a type of chemical found in hair dye, household stains, and similar products. Environmental toxins in the air, food, and water, and the resulting free radicals, can accumulate within the body, causing cellular damage.
Other studies have linked the gradual death of melanocytes to emotional stress. Stress causes the body to secrete cortisol, an important hormone in the body that helps us cope with stress. The problem arises when we are subjected to chronic stress. In this case, the cortisol does damage to the body, including damage to the cells that produce skin color, due to free radicals and oxidative stress.
Vitiligo is also believed to be caused in part by deficiencies of certain nutrients in the diet. With a diet that is mainly comprised of denatured foods, such as white flour, white sugar and canned products which are low in nutrients and mixed with industrial preservatives and colors, the body is not getting all of the nutrients it needs to keep the skin in a healthy state. A diet rich in whole, fresh, and unprocessed foods, including plenty of dark green vegetables, would be advised for someone with vitiligo.
There are two types of vitiligo: segmental and non-segmental. The segmental type tends to spread more rapidly than the non-segmental type. Segmental vitiligo affects only one side of the body. After growing for 1 year, it usually stops spreading. This type occurs mostly in children, and is not associated with autoimmune or thyroid disorders.
Non-segmental vitiligo is the most common of the two types. It is characterized by new patches appearing on both sides of the body equally over a particular area. It often begins on the hands or face. It is chronic in nature, and tends to affect people over the course of their lives. It may affect a small area, or even the entire body.
The presence of pale and patched areas on the extremities of the body or other areas of the skin which develop into noticeable lesions is a clear indication of the disease. Vitiligo usually begins as a singular spot that spreads to other areas of the body, and depending on the type, it may develop into larger patches. Vitiligo is most noticeable among people with a tanned or darker complexion. The increase in spots is noticed as they merge into one another, until larger or most areas of the body are covered with white patches.
The spread of vitiligo is usually slow and progressive. Vitiligo spots can vary in size, shape, intensity of the loss of color and in the profile of their distribution. Vitiligo often becomes a chronic skin condition, while in some cases it may even resolve on its own.
Skin disorder is a sign that your inner body system is unbalanced. Merry Clinic's Vitilax herbal formula is specially designed by Doctor Li to manage different stages of vitiligo. It contains fourteen different Chinese herbs. They act together to balance your immune system and stimulate the repigmentation of the skin. *
Merry Clinic provides an integrated vitiligo treatment to treat vitiligo internally as well as externally. There are no known side effects of this vitiligo treatment and all products are made in USA by a GMP certified factory.*
Merry Clinic has also developed Vitilax Skin Oil as part of vitiligo treatment to be used on the white patches of your skin. It can help stimulate the skin cells to produce more pigment. *
For people who live in the San Francisco Bay area, please call 650-588-8335
to make appointment with Dr. Li.
I have had Vitiligo for 5 yrs. I visited a couple of dermatologist. But they could not help me out. One day I was searching on internet. I find out about Merry Clinic. I ordered 1 month supply, its been more than one month i m taking Vitilax and Viti-Nutrients. I can see some progress. There is no more patches are coming up. I will continue using it. Thank you.
I have been using Merry Clinic products for about three or four months. I have had vitiligo for about six years. Its tough! I have seen brown spots on my hands and other areas of my body that has white patches. I am quite pleased and will definitely continue using their products.
I started using vitilax and began to see the results within a month. My daughter's skin started producing pigment. I'm happy with the results of vitilax. For two years I had used many other treatments but none of them was effective. I am continuing the treatment for even better result. *
Vitilax tablet is an herbal formula specially designed by Dr Merry Li of Merry Clinic, after 25 years of experience. It helps with skin pigmentation from inside of your body. This formula has 14 different herbs that act together to balance your immune system and stimulate the re-pigmentation of the skin.*
It is a very safe formula that is manufactured in USA by a GMP certified factory. It passes strict safety test and have no side effect.*
Tips for Using Vitilax Tablet:
Key Ingredients of the Vitilax Tablet:
Directions:
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Because herbal medicine takes time to heal the root cause of your skin condition, we strongly recommend taking the vitiligo herbal medicine for at least two months. This will allow enough time to show the desired effect.
With this in mind, we have provided the convenient discount packages below.
For best results, it is recommended to take Viti-Nutrients together with the Vitilax Herbal supplement.
Direction:
One to two tablets each time, twice daily. Preferably after a meal.
Ingredients:
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine HCl) USP (84% B1)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCL)
Folic Acid
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
Iron (Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate)
Zinc (Amino Acid Chelate)
Selenium (Amino Acid Chelate)
Copper (as Amino Acid Chelate)
L-Tyrosine
L-Phenylalanine
Natural botanical oil to restore pigment in the skin and improve skin circulation for people with vitiligo. Some of the ingredients in the formula are photo-sensitive -exposure to sunlight or UVB light after application is recommended in order to help stimulate pigment production. Vitilax Oil contains 100% natural botanical ingredients.
These oils are rich in antioxidants, fatty acids, and vitamins, which help to moisturize and nourish the skin. Additionally, they have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and/or immunomodulatory properties that can help to reduce skin inflammation, prevent infections, regulate the immune system, and promote healing.
Because the origin of vitiligo is coming from inside your body – an imbalance of your immune system - we strongly recommend to also use the Vitilax herbal tablets. This will treat the root cause of the vitiligo, while the skin oil will treat the outer symptom, or symptoms, associated with this skin disorder.
Size:1 fl oz .
Direction:
Apply the oil on the white spots 1 to 2 times daily. Sun exposure (for about five minutes) is recommended after the application.
Active Ingredients:
Grape seed oil, Coconut Oil, Caster Seed Oil, Psoralea oil, Bergamot oil, Carrot seed oil.