Niacin vitiligo

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Avatar n tn Certain factors that may increase the chance of getting vitiligo can be inherited. In fact, about 30% of vitiligo cases run in families. Statistically, 10 to 20 percent of people who have vitiligo fully regain their skin color. This is true for the those who are young, whose vitiligo reaches its peak in less than 6 months and is located mainly on the facial area. This link may be helpful: http://www.dermabest.com/Vitiligo_inheritance.htm Take care and regards.
697386 tn?1241026555 Vitiligo may be hereditary in some cases. Children of vitiligo affected parents are more likely to develop vitiligo disorder. However, most children will not get vitiligo even if a parent has it. Also most people with vitiligo do not have a family history of the disorder. Large number of inherited disorders are associated with vitiligo.
718651 tn?1237042917 I was thinking today of if taking niacin would make the opiate come out of your system faster... i've heard of people taking higher doses to get drugs out of their system to pass a UA.. has anyone tried this?? or do you think it will work??
475570 tn?1280941363 I just want to add that this was a study of Niaspan - the time release version of Niacin - and not Niacin.
358699 tn?1297646442 Is there any truth that Vitiligo may be caused by vitamin deficiencies? I have Vitiligo for over 25 years and have never been tested for vitamin deficiencies. My primary care physician did test my thyroid when I first met him when he noticed I had Vitiligo and I found out I have hypothyroidism. I am being treated for that but I've read that this autoimmune disorder may be caused by vitamin deficiencies and my doctor has never mentioned I should be tested.
Avatar n tn My father is attacked by leukoderma for the last 7 years.Is there any possibility to attack by the vitiligo of mine...what preventive measures should i take now........please inform me.......
Avatar f tn The main goal of treating vitiligo is to improve appearance. Therapy for vitiligo takes a long time—it usually must be continued for 6 to 18 months. Current treatment options for vitiligo include medical - topical steroid therapy , oral and topical psoralen photochemotherapy and depigmentation using hydroquinone; surgical-autologous skin grafts and micropigmentation, and adjunctive therapies- sunscreens and cosmetic products.
Avatar n tn I am a 26 year old male and I have vitiligo. I feel lost and not sure where to go and who to trust about treating my desease. Is there a cure for vitiligo? If anyone could please steer me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar n tn The causes of the vitiligo are not fully know. Auto-immunity is the most prominent causes of the vitiligo. Second thing is Inheritance, it have also a minor contribution in vitiligo skin condition. 2. Nevus depigmentosus can be easily differentiated from vitiligo. Although age factor in not much involvement in the Nevu depigmentosus but in about in 19% of the cases these are noted at birth. Their size may however grow in proportion to growth of the body.
Avatar m tn Niacin is important for the conversion of carbohydrates, protein and fat into energy! Adults need about 16 milligrams a day. Almonds, Niacin Content: 1 oz, 1 mg Daily Value: 6%. Eat them right before you go the gym. Their high in L-arginine that can actually boost your carb and fat burn during your workout. Navy Beans, Niacin: 1/2 cup, 1.5 mg Daily Value: 9%. They contain resistant starch, a type of fiber that boosts calorie burn by up to 23%.
Avatar n tn The main goal of treating vitiligo is to improve appearance. Therapy for vitiligo takes a long time—it usually must be continued for 6 to 18 months. Current treatment options for vitiligo include medical - topical steroid therapy , oral and topical psoralen photochemotherapy and depigmentation using hydroquinone; surgical-autologous skin grafts and micropigmentation, and adjunctive therapies- sunscreens and cosmetic products.
Tbd What is the purpose of the niacin and should a niacin supplement be administered if the medication does not contain niacin?
Avatar m tn After seeing the image, what came to mind is focal vitiligo. Focal vitiligo usually affects certain areas of the body such as the genitals. The well demarcated white patch and the stark delineation between normal and affected skin is noted. Vitiligo is diagnosed after fungal infections , lichen sclerosus, pityriasis alba have been ruled out.
Avatar m tn for the last 10 years i have had vitiligo. but for the past year it has slowly been growing on my penis. however shortly after it did, where the vitiligo spread the white skin became more sensitive and dry and easily irritated and itchy. now it has become flaky like its sunburned and i have no idea why. it gets worse after i shower. i have changed soaps and the laundry detergent i use, also its been 7 years since i have been sexually active.
Avatar f tn I have vitiligo. It has steadily progressed over the span of 15 years. Do you know of a possible reason for this condition and is there any treatment to slow or stop the progress? I have learned to deal with the attention that I get but it would be nice to have some answers for myself and others when I get questioned about it.
944903 tn?1269268918 My hubby recently had some skin problems and the dermatologist said it's very minor vitiligo and he gave some ointment for him to use....It's not getting worse these days ,but we are not sure if the med. is working either.... During this period ,he also had semen analysis and everything came back normal.His numbers were OK or little better than the avarage.... I recently had a MC at 11 wks...
Avatar m tn I too have vitiligo and never used Elidel. First, this drug is considered a immunomodulator that inhibits t-cell activation and prevents the release of inflammatory cytokines from mast cells. To my knowledge, vitiligo is NOT an inflammatory problem. So why would an anti inflammatory drug work on it. Although vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder and this effects the t-cells, maybe thats why doctors prescribed it.
Avatar m tn Anyway some of my facial hair turned white you cant tell and now a couple of hairs in my scalp turned white . My face had 6 vitiligo patches and my lips were starting to get affected . I am now down to just one patch due to narrowband uvb treatment and corticosteroid cream which i have been doing since february this year . my hairs are still white .