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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

VITILIGO / WHITE PATCHES

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AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON VITILIGO / WHITE PATCHES

Vitiligo is a disorder where the skin loses color in certain areas, causing white patches. This lack of pigmentation may also extend to hair in affected areas. The size and rate of white patches will vary from person to person.

In many cases, the exact cause of vitiligo is unknown, however there are several factors that may be involved:

  • Vitiligo can be caused by an autoimmune response, as the immune system attacks the cells that create pigment (melanocytes).
  • Metabolic waste (ama) is the root cause of many autoimmune disorders in Ayurveda as it overstimulates the immune system during the cleanup process.
  • In Ayurveda, vitiligo is considered to be microbial in nature (krumi).
  • Excess heat in the body (tejas) can cause vitiligo by burning the component responsible to giving color to the skin, melanin (bhrajaka pitta).
  • Vitiligo can also be hereditary in some cases.

If metabolic waste or microbial pathogens is the source of vitiligo, ensure you are eating a diet appropriate for your body type and avoiding incompatible food combinations. A kitchari cleanse can also be useful in some cases to clear ama. Bhringaraj, used topically as an oil, helps recolor the skin after depigmentation. Viganga is used in formulas for vitiligo and other disorders of skin pigmentation. It is also one of the top herbs for clearing bacterial overgrowth. Bakuchi is an herb that stimulates melanoblastic cells to create normal pigmentation.

Disclaimer: 'Vitiligo / white patches' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

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HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3

VITILIGO / WHITE PATCHES IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3 - ATTACKING TISSUE

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue.

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AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Vitiligo / white patches'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
VATA
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TOXIC

ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.

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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE CAUSES

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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Vitiligo / white patches'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.

Biocharacteristics of 1,152 People Reporting Vitiligo / white patches

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Vitiligo / white patches were more aggravated than 60% of other symptoms. From the 1,152 people who reported Vitiligo / white patches in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Vata Sign
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85.1%
35.8% (412)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Dry
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76.4%
28.8% (332)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Pitta
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74.5%
29.9% (344)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Bitter
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73.2%
24.6% (283)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Pungent
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69.1%
21.4% (246)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Light
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65.2%
27.6% (318)
9,391 have Light constitution
Hot
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64.4%
22.2% (256)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Toxic Aggravates
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62.6%
32.8% (378)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Astringent
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54.8%
22.0% (254)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Cold
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46.8%
20.7% (239)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Difficult
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46.4%
36.2% (417)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Sweet
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42.5%
24.7% (284)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Sour
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40.9%
23.7% (273)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Salty
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34.8%
28.6% (329)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Gooey
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28.1%
17.9% (206)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Kapha
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27.8%
28.9% (333)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Oily
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27.1%
22.0% (254)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Heavy
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18.9%
26.6% (307)
9,738 have Heavy constitution

Risk Factors of Vitiligo / white patches

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Vitiligo / white patches. Overall, 3.24% of people surveyed in this research study reported Vitiligo / white patches.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 3.24%

Review These Common Risk Factors

Feel underweight (2358)
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86
3.6%
10% more often
Feel overweight (25362)
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752
3%
10% less often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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342
1.7%
50% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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612
3.7%
10% more often
Male (1336)
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46
Small number of cases
3.4%
insignificant difference
Female (26227)
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846
3.2%
insignificant difference
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Purpura (429)
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45
Small number of cases
10.5%
220% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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29
Small number of cases
9.9%
210% more often
Skin Infection (608)
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53
8.7%
170% more often
Brown coating tongue (279)
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24
Small number of cases
8.6%
170% more often
Flat rash (526)
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45
Small number of cases
8.6%
170% more often
Liver Degeneration (200)
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17
Small number of cases
8.5%
160% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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64
8.2%
150% more often
Painful rash (516)
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40
Small number of cases
7.8%
140% more often
Skin problems entire body (1396)
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105
7.5%
130% more often
Liver spots numerous (3200)
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232
7.3%
130% more often
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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12
Small number of cases
7.2%
120% more often
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)
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14
Small number of cases
7.2%
120% more often
Chronic Fungus infection (2556)
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182
7.1%
120% more often
Raised & bumpy rash (1605)
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114
7.1%
120% more often
Thalassemia Minor (169)
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12
Small number of cases
7.1%
120% more often
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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23
Small number of cases
7%
120% more often
Skin problems on genitals (2395)
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162
6.8%
110% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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55
6.7%
110% more often
Fragile skin/breaks easily (1846)
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123
6.7%
110% more often
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)
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150
6.6%
100% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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46
Small number of cases
6.5%
100% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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19
Small number of cases
6.5%
100% more often
Gout (451)
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29
Small number of cases
6.4%
100% more often
Chronic Infection (1413)
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90
6.4%
100% more often
Autoimmune Disorders (5726)
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366
6.4%
100% more often
Heart Attack (188)
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12
Small number of cases
6.4%
100% more often
Skin problems on knees (1119)
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70
6.3%
90% more often
Atherosclerosis (189)
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12
Small number of cases
6.3%
90% more often
Celiac Disease (1108)
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69
6.2%
90% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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14
Small number of cases
6.2%
90% more often
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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9
Small number of cases
6.2%
90% more often
Scabies (211)
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13
Small number of cases
6.2%
90% more often
Ringworm (712)
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44
Small number of cases
6.2%
90% more often
Semen discharge in urine (130)
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8
Small number of cases
6.2%
90% more often
Parasite passed in stool (353)
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22
Small number of cases
6.2%
90% more often
Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease (242)
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15
Small number of cases
6.2%
90% more often
Gray sclera (white part of eye) (231)
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14
Small number of cases
6.1%
90% more often
Prolapsed Uterus (769)
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47
Small number of cases
6.1%
90% more often
Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)
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33
Small number of cases
6.1%
90% more often
Skin problems on ears (1503)
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91
6.1%
90% more often
Skin growths - other (619)
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38
Small number of cases
6.1%
90% more often
Yellow eyes / sclera (552)
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33
Small number of cases
6%
90% more often
Short Bowel Syndrome (201)
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12
Small number of cases
6%
90% more often
Gallbladder Inflammation (1070)
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64
6%
90% more often
Yellow bump on eye (535)
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32
Small number of cases
6%
90% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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62
6%
90% more often
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
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22
Small number of cases
5.9%
80% more often
Red sclera (white part of eyes) (1249)
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74
5.9%
80% more often
Red capillaries visible on skin (4003)
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238
5.9%
80% more often
Prolapsed colon (272)
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16
Small number of cases
5.9%
80% more often
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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8
Small number of cases
5.8%
80% more often
Hepatitis (Past/Current) (790)
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46
Small number of cases
5.8%
80% more often
Skin problems on elbows (2379)
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137
5.8%
80% more often
Skin problems on Abdomen (1865)
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109
5.8%
80% more often
Hives (2397)
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138
5.8%
80% more often
Liver Sore (883)
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51
5.8%
80% more often
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)
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64
5.7%
80% more often
Wrinkles on Skin (4279)
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246
5.7%
80% more often
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems (827)
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47
Small number of cases
5.7%
80% more often
Corns (2019)
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115
5.7%
80% more often
Grave's Disease (229)
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13
Small number of cases
5.7%
80% more often
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
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33
Small number of cases
5.7%
80% more often
Many bubbles after urinating (1033)
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59
5.7%
80% more often
Whooping Cough (232)
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13
Small number of cases
5.6%
70% more often
Tongue deviates to right/left (484)
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27
Small number of cases
5.6%
70% more often
Gray teeth (1031)
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58
5.6%
70% more often
Intestinal Perforation (142)
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8
Small number of cases
5.6%
70% more often
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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71
5.6%
70% more often
Skin problems on eyelids (2106)
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117
5.6%
70% more often
Blisters (609)
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34
Small number of cases
5.6%
70% more often
Inflamed skin (2135)
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119
5.6%
70% more often
Hip surgery (410)
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23
Small number of cases
5.6%
70% more often
Rheumatoid Arthritis (1204)
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66
5.5%
70% more often
Cracked skin / fissures (2335)
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129
5.5%
70% more often
Staph infection (1066)
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59
5.5%
70% more often
Boils (1160)
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64
5.5%
70% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)
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65
5.5%
70% more often
Swollen joints (2624)
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144
5.5%
70% more often
Elbow pain (2565)
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142
5.5%
70% more often
Raynaud's Syndrome (471)
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26
Small number of cases
5.5%
70% more often
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia (2605)
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140
5.4%
70% more often
Recurrent Vomiting (817)
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44
Small number of cases
5.4%
70% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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49
Small number of cases
5.4%
70% more often
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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166
5.4%
70% more often
Detergent allergy (3204)
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174
5.4%
70% more often
Baggy / sagging skin (4442)
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238
5.4%
70% more often
Seborrheic keratoses (1221)
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66
5.4%
70% more often
Shingles (1445)
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78
5.4%
70% more often
Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits (2014)
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108
5.4%
70% more often
Heaviness in heart area (2680)
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144
5.4%
70% more often
Gallstones / Attack (1914)
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101
5.3%
60% more often
Bronchitis (3856)
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203
5.3%
60% more often
Edema (2527)
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135
5.3%
60% more often
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin (1304)
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69
5.3%
60% more often
Warts (2402)
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127
5.3%
60% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Vitiligo / white patches

In this research study, people who report Vitiligo / white patches were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Purpura
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45
+3.6 times
4%
1.11% (429 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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71
+3.4 times
6%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Skin Infection
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53
+2.9 times
5%
1.7% (608 cases)
Flat rash
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45
+2.6 times
4%
1.53% (526 cases)
Neuralgia
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64
+2.4 times
6%
2.54% (784 cases)
Chronic Fungus infection
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182
+2.3 times
16%
7.02% (2,556 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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55
+2.2 times
5%
2.25% (816 cases)
Skin problems entire body
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105
+2.2 times
9%
4.06% (1,396 cases)
Raised & bumpy rash
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114
+2.2 times
10%
4.62% (1,605 cases)
Liver spots numerous
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232
+2.2 times
20%
9.24% (3,200 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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32
+2.2 times
3%
1.39% (535 cases)
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Skin problems on genitals
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162
+2.2 times
14%
6.49% (2,395 cases)
Gout
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29
+2.1 times
3%
1.4% (451 cases)
Autoimmune Disorders
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366
+2.1 times
32%
15.16% (5,726 cases)
Celiac Disease
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69
+2.1 times
6%
2.85% (1,108 cases)
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
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150
+2.1 times
13%
6.22% (2,279 cases)
Fragile skin/breaks easily
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123
+2.1 times
11%
5.3% (1,846 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation
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64
+2.1 times
6%
2.9% (1,070 cases)
Chronic Infection
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90
+2.0 times
8%
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Painful rash
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40
+2.0 times
3%
1.51% (516 cases)
Parasite passed in stool
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22
+2.0 times
2%
1.01% (353 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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44
+2.0 times
4%
2.03% (817 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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64
+2.0 times
6%
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Boils
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64
+1.9 times
6%
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Ringworm
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44
+1.9 times
4%
2.07% (712 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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23
+1.9 times
2%
1.04% (472 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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46
+1.9 times
4%
2.1% (712 cases)
Skin problems on ears
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91
+1.9 times
8%
4.22% (1,503 cases)
Skin problems on knees
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70
+1.9 times
6%
3.18% (1,119 cases)
Bloody stools
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52
+1.9 times
5%
2.66% (1,021 cases)
Pancreatic Insufficiency
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33
+1.9 times
3%
1.6% (545 cases)
Red capillaries visible on skin
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238
+1.9 times
21%
11.3% (4,003 cases)
Yellow eyes / sclera
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33
+1.9 times
3%
1.62% (552 cases)
Hives
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138
+1.8 times
12%
6.49% (2,397 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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485
+1.8 times
42%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Gray teeth
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58
+1.8 times
5%
2.73% (1,031 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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69
+1.8 times
6%
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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101
+1.8 times
9%
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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452
+1.8 times
39%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Fistula
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22
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (425 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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166
+1.8 times
14%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Colon surgery
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18
+1.8 times
2%
1.12% (416 cases)
Blisters
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34
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (609 cases)
Skin growths - other
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38
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (619 cases)
Corns
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115
+1.8 times
10%
5.62% (2,019 cases)
Skin problems on elbows
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137
+1.8 times
12%
6.82% (2,379 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems
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47
+1.8 times
4%
2.28% (827 cases)
Baggy / sagging skin
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238
+1.8 times
21%
11.97% (4,442 cases)
Shingles
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78
+1.8 times
7%
3.99% (1,445 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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62
+1.7 times
5%
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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67
+1.7 times
6%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Wrinkles on Skin
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246
+1.7 times
21%
12.07% (4,279 cases)
Glaucoma
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18
+1.7 times
2%
1.15% (430 cases)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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66
+1.7 times
6%
3.45% (1,204 cases)
Hepatitis (Past/Current)
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46
+1.7 times
4%
2.31% (790 cases)
Seborrheic keratoses
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66
+1.7 times
6%
3.47% (1,221 cases)
Detergent allergy
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174
+1.7 times
15%
8.69% (3,204 cases)
Edema
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135
+1.7 times
12%
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Anal Spasm
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60
+1.7 times
5%
2.91% (1,145 cases)
Fatty deposits/lipoma
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124
+1.7 times
11%
6.41% (2,372 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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222
+1.7 times
19%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Heaviness in heart area
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144
+1.7 times
13%
7.6% (2,680 cases)
Bones brittle / break easily
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33
+1.7 times
3%
1.76% (575 cases)
Liver Sore
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51
+1.7 times
4%
2.35% (883 cases)
Difficulty Swallowing
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151
+1.7 times
13%
7.64% (2,999 cases)
Skin problems on Abdomen
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109
+1.7 times
9%
5.29% (1,865 cases)
Swollen joints
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144
+1.7 times
13%
7.66% (2,624 cases)
Leaky Gut Syndrome
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243
+1.7 times
21%
12.42% (4,834 cases)
Tooth Infection
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78
+1.7 times
7%
4.17% (1,644 cases)
Skin Rash
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281
+1.7 times
24%
14.32% (5,387 cases)
Pain wakes you up at night
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82
+1.7 times
7%
4.18% (1,604 cases)
Skin problems on eyelids
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117
+1.7 times
10%
6% (2,106 cases)
Blood thick / Congested lymph
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55
+1.7 times
5%
3% (1,069 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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147
+1.7 times
13%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Staph infection
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59
+1.7 times
5%
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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72
+1.7 times
6%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Bleed less than other people
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33
+1.7 times
3%
1.81% (637 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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212
+1.7 times
18%
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Cracked skin / fissures
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129
+1.7 times
11%
6.65% (2,335 cases)
Malabsorption
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220
+1.6 times
19%
11.52% (4,275 cases)
Tooth Fractures
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208
+1.6 times
18%
10.99% (4,256 cases)
Prolapsed Uterus
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47
+1.6 times
4%
2.45% (769 cases)
Chronic Peeling Skin
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65
+1.6 times
6%
3.68% (1,173 cases)
Fatty Liver
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129
+1.6 times
11%
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits
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108
+1.6 times
9%
5.54% (2,014 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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50
+1.6 times
4%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Red sclera (white part of eyes)
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74
+1.6 times
6%
3.71% (1,249 cases)
Keloids
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75
+1.6 times
7%
4.34% (1,593 cases)
Fecal Incontinence
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56
+1.6 times
5%
3.1% (1,138 cases)
Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc
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55
+1.6 times
5%
3.12% (1,069 cases)
Warts
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127
+1.6 times
11%
6.87% (2,402 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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71
+1.6 times
6%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Seizures
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22
+1.6 times
2%
1.25% (452 cases)
Pale nail-beds
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159
+1.6 times
14%
8.76% (3,202 cases)
Purple/blue lips
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29
+1.6 times
3%
1.88% (658 cases)
Dull / Gray Skin
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52
+1.6 times
5%
3.14% (1,056 cases)
Bronchitis
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203
+1.6 times
18%
11.33% (3,856 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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27
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (484 cases)
Tooth ache
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136
+1.6 times
12%
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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65
+1.6 times
6%
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Scaly / flaky skin
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237
+1.6 times
21%
13.3% (4,627 cases)

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