It’s my blog, I can cry if I want to
Actually, I’m not crying. Quite the contrary. But you’re all probably tired about hearing about the vitiligo, to which I say tough schmoodies. So here it is: MY FACE IS ALMOST COMPLETELY REPIGMENTED.
Actually, I’m not crying. Quite the contrary. But you’re all probably tired about hearing about the vitiligo, to which I say tough schmoodies. So here it is: MY FACE IS ALMOST COMPLETELY REPIGMENTED.
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hi there, i am happy that you are repigmenting. could you please tell me if you are still on the german protocol? and if so what are the specific amounts of tyrosine, zinc copper, etc. and what else do you attribute your success to? i have been trying,, but no success yet in repigmenting. thanks
Hi Kevin,
I have the exact doses in my comment here:
http://ziamunshi.com/2007/07/12/vitiligo-update/
Honestly, I think it’s probably using protopic. Once I started with the sun exposure the face started repigmenting within a couple of weeks. Not much sun exposure–like 15-25 min a day. The rest of the time I wear sunscreen etc. Also, the face is supposed to be the part that repigments the fastest, and my inner forearms keep getting worse …
However, I’ve also been really good about diet. My protein was low, and I’ve been eating kefir or yogurt every day. Trying to stay away from sugar and processed foods, including white flour.
sorry to be a pain, but the exact dosages were not there for the tyrosine and b12/folic acid. im trying to convince my naturopath about the tyrosine, but she says she has not seen any studies on it for vitiligo. your help is appreciated.
Oh, I thought I posted them. My bad!
I’m taking between 900 and 1800 mg tyrosine a day. Keep in mind that there IS some information about l-phenylamine and vitiligo. Phenylamine converts to tyrosine (and some other stuff) in the body, and it’s the tyrosine that creates melanin. So it’s basically going directly to the source. My naturopath, for some reason, is a big fan of tyrosine. Don’t know why.
Regarding the b12 and folic: I am taking 3mg of b12, and 5mg of folic a day. These are very very high, but both are water soluble vitamins and your body excretes what is not used.
Hope this helps!
anyway i could have your naturopaths info so that i could have my naturopath call yours??? p.s. i also got dr. montes book. pretty interesting stuff. my naturopath also has me started on homeopuncture, which is acupuncture dipped in a homeopathic solution. i just started. ill keep you updated.
thanks again
My naturopath is Bruce McMillan at Seattle Healing Arts; the number is on their web site at seattlehealingarts.com. What’s the homeopathic solution you’re using? That sounds interesting.
Hi Zia
I have had stagnant vitiligo which is spreading rapidly after a gap of 30 years. I am very much encouraged by your blog .
Pls let me know more details about your treatmentpls.
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