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Vitiligo Treatment in Chapel Hill

7 holistic practitioners in Chapel Hill who can help with Vitiligo. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

7 Practitioners

1 Treatments

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Gabriel's Approach to Vitiligo

Gabriel treats vitiligo as autoimmune condition with oxidative stress component—repigmentation possible in some cases with comprehensive approach, especially early/recent onset. NOT considered "reversible" by conventional medicine but case reports of repigmentation with natural protocols. Protocol: ...

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Key Supplements

Oral: Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU (immune modulation, melanocyte support—optimal 60-80), Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 1000-5000mcg (melanocyte function, many vitiligo patients deficient), Folic Acid 5-10mg/day (with B12—synergy, some studies show repigmentation), Copper 2-4mg (cofactor for tyrosinase—enzyme for melanin production, many vitiligo patients deficient), Zinc 30-50mg (immune, skin health—but balance with copper), Vitamin E 400 IU (antioxidant, protects melanocytes), Vitamin C 1000mg 2x/day (antioxidant), Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600mg 2x/day (antioxidant, recycles other antioxidants), L-Phenylalanine 500-1000mg 3x/day (amino acid—precursor to melanin, with UVB more effective), Ginkgo Biloba 120-240mg/day (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, studies show can halt progression and induce repigmentation), Omega-3 4g/day (anti-inflammatory, immune modulation), Catalase supplement (antioxidant enzyme—low in vitiligo), Superoxide Dismutase (SOD—antioxidant enzyme), Glutathione (liposomal or IV—master antioxidant), Piperine (black pepper extract—increases melanin production, enhances supplement absorption), Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) 1.5-4.5mg bedtime (immune modulation—autoimmune), Curcumin 1g 2x/day (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant), Polypodium Leucotomos (fern extract—protects skin from UV, antioxidant), Topical: Psoralen + UVA (PUVA—makes skin sensitive to UV, stimulates repigmentation, but side effects), Tacrolimus (Protopic 0.1%) or Pimecrolimus (calcineurin inhibitors—immune suppression, stimulates repigmentation especially face/neck), Corticosteroid cream (short-term—immune suppression), Vitamin E oil (antioxidant), Catalase/SOD cream (antioxidant enzymes), Pseudocatalase cream (enzyme replacement—some studies show repigmentation), Ginkgo biloba extract (topical), Khellin (herbal—with UVA, less side effects than psoralen), Piperine + UVA

Key Lab Markers

Clinical diagnosis (depigmented patches—white, well-demarcated, often symmetric), Wood's lamp exam (highlights depigmentation), Skin biopsy (rarely needed—shows absence of melanocytes), Screen for associated autoimmune: Thyroid panel with antibodies (TSH, Free T4, TPO, Thyroglobulin antibodies—Hashimoto's common), ANA (other autoimmune), Vitamin B12 (deficiency common, pernicious anemia), CBC (anemia), Fasting glucose (type 1 diabetes screening if young), Cortisol (Addison's if symptoms), Comprehensive metabolic panel, Vitamin D (optimal 60-80), Copper (often deficient—test serum and ceruloplasmin), Zinc, Folate, Antioxidant status (glutathione, SOD, catalase if available—low in vitiligo), Homocysteine (if B12/folate deficient—elevated), Comprehensive stool test (gut-autoimmune connection), Food sensitivity panel

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Practitioners in Chapel Hill for Vitiligo

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Integrative Medical Clinic of North Carolina

Dr. Julie McGregor, Karen Saylor, Addie Skow·Board-Certified Internist, Family Nurse Practitioners

Chapel Hill, NC

integrative medicine

1Wellness Functional & Precision Medicine

Kristin, NP·Board-Certified Adult Primary Care NP, IFM Certified Provider, 20 years experience

Chapel Hill, NC

Functional Medicine Consultation

Haven Medical - Dr. Sonia Rapaport

Dr. Sonia Rapaport·MD, Functional/Integrative Medicine Specialist

Chapel Hill, NC

Functional Medicine Consultation

Plum Spring Clinic

Dr. Sharp·MD, Physician-Led

184 Lystra Estates Dr, Chapel Hill, NC

Functional Medicine Consultation

Triangle Acupuncture Clinic

Licensed Acupuncturists·LAc, Licensed Acupuncturists

Chapel Hill, NC

Wunian Chen, LAc at UNC Family Medicine

Wunian Chen·LAc, Licensed Acupuncturist

590 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Acupuncture Healing Center

Licensed Acupuncturists·

Chapel Hill, NC

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