Young Boy from Andaman Improves by 80% in Vitiligo
A little man, Mast. A.L., a 9-year-old arrived at Life Force’s Malleswaram branch in Bangalore with his loving parents and adorable younger sister (Patient ID: 51499) on 18th May 2023. The family had traveled all the way from their hometown in Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, seeking the best homeopathic treatment for their son’s vitiligo. A cheerful and curious boy had been living with this skin condition for the past four years. His mother first noticed small, pale spots around his eyes when he was just five years old, gradually over time, the hypo-pigmented patches spread to his eyelids and developed a mild spot below his nose on the left side. The patches began to grow larger and gradually spread, worrying his parents.
The doctors at Life Force carefully examined the hypo-pigmented patches, noting their location, size, and spread. There were multiple patches around both eyes, covering the eyelids, and a mild spot below the nose. The patches had been stable for a while but showed signs of gradual progression in recent months. He had been on homeopathic treatment from a local physician for nearly four years before visiting Life Force. Despite the effort from a local homeopathic doctor, there was no significant improvement in his condition during this time. The parents tried topical Ayurvedic creams, hoping to see some relief, but the spots persisted. His parents diligently kept searching for answers, visiting multiple doctors, and trying various treatments but the results were disappointing. The parent's concerns pushed them to take a bold step, to travel from their remote island to the city of Bangalore to start treatment under Dr. Shah’s expertise.
On inquiry, there was no family history of vitiligo or similar conditions.
Physical generals:
He followed a mixed diet. He craved spicy foods, fish, meat, and eggs and disliked vegetables. His thirst was normal and drank an average of 1.5-2 liters of water daily. He perspired moderately, the sweat was odorless and did not leave any stains on his clothes. His parents have mentioned that he struggles to tolerate both hot and cold climates. He has not experienced any bowel complaints or urinary system issues.
Personal details and mental generals:
He lived with his parents and was in a second-grade. His mother was a homemaker, and his father worked for the government in Port Blair Andaman’s. He was pampered by his family and had a contented and well-supported upbringing. He was active, sensitive, naughty, and easily agitated, according to his father. The parents described him as an active and inquisitive child who loved to explore and learn.
After studying his case in detail, Dr. Shah prescribed research-based molecules & constitutional homeopathic medicines to the patient and offered guidance on diet and the scope, duration, and prognosis of treatment. The goal was to halt the progression of the patches and also to promote natural repigmentation.
After their initial consultation in Bangalore, further, they communicated with Life Force via online consultations and kept updated over the course of the treatment in the following few months.
Follow-Ups:
On July 20, 2023, there was no change; no new spots, no re-pigmentation, and the old spots remained stable.
No new spots were observed on September 21, 2023, and there was no spread in the spots that were already there also the old spots started showing mild positive changes.
The patient's father reported that on November 19, 2023, he began to notice dull spots close to her nose; the remaining spots were stable and exhibited repigmentation.
On January 30, 2024, everything was better overall; repigmentation was slow, but nearly all of the spots on the eyelids, around the eyes, and over the eyes had returned to normal. The patient's father also reported stability and that no new spots had appeared during treatment.
The patient's father called the clinic on April 6, 2024, and the patient was better; re-pigmentation was noted.
On June 14, 2024, the patient's father reported that additional re-pigmentation was visible in certain areas; the spot over the eyes was 70% better, and other areas also showed re-pigmentation.
The patient's father reported on call on August 14, 2024, that there had been significant improvement, especially in the area over the eyes. The area beneath the eyelid had improved slightly, and the remaining areas were stable.
On October 18, 2024, the patient's father reported that the area above the right eye had completely re-pigmented that the spots surrounding the eyes and over the left eyelid were 70% better, and that the area beneath the right eyelid was 80% better.
The patient's family was extremely happy, thankful, and appreciative of the quality of care and that Dr. Shah and his staff provided. The patient is currently adhering to the recommended regimen and diet, as well as the suggested treatment plan.
Conclusion:
This case serves as a prime example of how autoimmune diseases such as vitiligo can be effectively treated with homeopathy, avoiding the negative side effects associated with steroids, making it a preferred option for many individuals seeking relief from this condition. Homeopathic treatment has shown promising results in the recovery from vitiligo, offering a safe and natural alternative.