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Vitiligo Treatment in Chicago
54 holistic practitioners in Chicago who can help with Vitiligo. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
54 Practitioners
1 Treatments
1+ Supplements
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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IV Nutrient Therapy
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
Practitioners in Chicago for Vitiligo
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#1
94GPS
Acupuncture for Balanced Wellness
VerifiedAngie Ng, L.Ac.·L.Ac., NCCAOM board certified
5.0(0)
Adams Street, Downtown Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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94GPS
Acupuncture for Balanced Wellness
VerifiedAngie Ng, L.Ac.·L.Ac., NCCAOM board certified
5.0(0)
Adams Street, Downtown Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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93GPS
Northwestern Medicine Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., DC, various specialists
4.6(187)
150 E Huron St, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611
integrative medicine
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(312) 926-8400#4
93GPS
Northwestern Medicine Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, L.Ac., DC, various specialists
4.6(0)
150 E Huron St, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611
integrative medicine
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(312) 926-8400#5
92GPS
Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern
VerifiedMultiple Board-Certified Practitioners·MD, ND, L.Ac., board-certified integrative practitioners
4.7(143)
500 N Michigan Ave, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60611
integrative medicine
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92GPS
Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern
VerifiedMultiple Board-Certified Practitioners·MD, ND, L.Ac., board-certified integrative practitioners
4.7(0)
500 N Michigan Ave, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60611
integrative medicine
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91GPS
Vital Origins Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Kelly Simms, ND, CNS·ND, CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist)
4.9(92)
2559 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
naturopathic medicine
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(773) 492-8010#8
91GPS
City of Hope Chicago Integrative Oncology
VerifiedSunhee Williams, ND, MSA, LAc, FABNO·ND, MSA, LAc, FABNO (Fellow American Board of Naturopathic Oncology)
4.8(56)
City of Hope Chicago, IL
integrative medicine
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91GPS
Herb and Ohm
Kaysie Lingo, L.Ac., Dipl. OM·L.Ac., Dipl. OM, NCCAOM certified, Pacific College graduate
4.9(134)
205 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Vital Origins Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Kelly Simms, ND, CNS·ND, CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist)
4.9(0)
2559 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
naturopathic medicine
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(773) 492-8010#11
91GPS
City of Hope Chicago Integrative Oncology
VerifiedSunhee Williams, ND, MSA, LAc, FABNO·ND, MSA, LAc, FABNO (Fellow American Board of Naturopathic Oncology)
4.8(0)
City of Hope Chicago, IL
integrative medicine
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91GPS
Herb and Ohm
Kaysie Lingo, L.Ac., Dipl. OM·L.Ac., Dipl. OM, NCCAOM certified, Pacific College graduate
4.9(0)
205 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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90GPS
Aayu Clinics
Dr. Brian Bernier, ND·ND, NUHS graduate
4.4(2859)
1645 W School St #A, Chicago, IL 60657
naturopathic medicine
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90GPS
Aligned Modern Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·Multiple MDs, NPs, DCs, LAcs, 100+ team members
4.8(0)
16 Chicagoland locations
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(773) 598-4387#15
90GPS
Deep Roots Acupuncture
Sarah Edwards, L.Ac., Dipl. OM·L.Ac., Dipl. OM, NUHS graduate, Cook County Hospital intern
4.9(0)
1006 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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90GPS
Aayu Clinics
Dr. Brian Bernier, ND·ND, NUHS graduate
4.4(0)
1645 W School St #A, Chicago, IL 60657
naturopathic medicine
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90GPS
Aligned Modern Health
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·Multiple MDs, NPs, DCs, LAcs, 100+ team members
4.8(0)
16 Chicagoland locations
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(773) 598-4387#18
90GPS
Deep Roots Acupuncture
Sarah Edwards, L.Ac., Dipl. OM·L.Ac., Dipl. OM, NUHS graduate, Cook County Hospital intern
4.9(0)
1006 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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89GPS
WholeHealth Chicago
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·Multiple functional and integrative practitioners
4.7(156)
Chicago, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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89GPS
AcuHeal Center
Long Huynh, LAc·LAc, 20+ years practice, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
4.9(87)
Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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89GPS
WholeHealth Chicago
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·Multiple functional and integrative practitioners
4.7(0)
Chicago, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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89GPS
AcuHeal Center
Long Huynh, LAc·LAc, 20+ years practice, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Radiant Life Holistic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Sarah Hung, ND, MSOM, L.Ac.·ND, MSOM, L.Ac.
4.9(67)
Western Chicago suburbs, IL
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Well Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Amy Weiler, MD·MD, IFM Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
4.8(74)
Chicago, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Urban Acupuncture Chicago
Kyla Boles, LAc., Dipl. OM·LAc., Dipl. OM, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
4.8(76)
Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Radiant Life Holistic Wellness
VerifiedDr. Sarah Hung, ND, MSOM, L.Ac.·ND, MSOM, L.Ac.
4.9(0)
Western Chicago suburbs, IL
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Well Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Amy Weiler, MD·MD, IFM Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
4.8(0)
Chicago, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Urban Acupuncture Chicago
Kyla Boles, LAc., Dipl. OM·LAc., Dipl. OM, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
4.8(0)
Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Galina ND
VerifiedDr. Galina, ND·ND
4.8(85)
Chicago, IL
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
The Comprehensive Center for Women
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine certified practitioners
4.6(82)
Gold Coast, Chicago, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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87GPS
Acupuncture Center Chicago
Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed Illinois acupuncturists
4.8(92)
Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Health Traditions
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and TCM practitioners
4.8(58)
Chicago, IL
integrative medicine
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87GPS
The Comprehensive Center for Women's Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine certified practitioners
4.6(0)
Gold Coast, Chicago, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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87GPS
Dr. Galina ND
VerifiedDr. Galina, ND·ND
4.8(0)
Chicago, IL
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
The Comprehensive Center for Women's Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine certified practitioners
4.6(0)
Gold Coast, Chicago, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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87GPS
Acupuncture Center Chicago
Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed Illinois acupuncturists
4.8(0)
Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Health Traditions
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and TCM practitioners
4.8(0)
Chicago, IL
integrative medicine
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86GPS
Bliss MD Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Thakkar·MD, functional medicine specialist
4.7(98)
Chicago, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Great Lakes Integrative Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(64)
Chicago, Evanston, NW Indiana locations
integrative medicine
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86GPS
Renn Wellness
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists
4.7(0)
5215 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Lakeside Spine and Wellness
Multiple Practitioners·DC, LAc, multiple credentials
4.8(0)
Chicago, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Bliss MD Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Thakkar·MD, functional medicine specialist
4.7(0)
Chicago, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Renn Wellness
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists
4.7(0)
5215 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Great Lakes Integrative Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
Chicago, Evanston, NW Indiana locations
integrative medicine
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86GPS
Lakeside Spine and Wellness
Multiple Practitioners·DC, LAc, multiple credentials
4.8(0)
Chicago, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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85GPS
In Fine Fettle
Multiple Practitioners·L.Ac., psychotherapists, multiple modalities
4.7(47)
Chicago, IL
integrative medicine
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85GPS
In Fine Fettle
Multiple Practitioners·L.Ac., psychotherapists, multiple modalities
4.7(0)
Chicago, IL
integrative medicine
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84GPS
Motivated Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine certified practitioners
4.6(52)
Chicago, IL
integrative medicine
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84GPS
Source Healing
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and energy healers
4.7(43)
Chicago, IL
integrative medicine
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84GPS
Motivated Medicine
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine certified practitioners
4.6(0)
Chicago, IL
integrative medicine
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84GPS
Source Healing
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and energy healers
4.7(0)
Chicago, IL
integrative medicine
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81.2GPS
Chicago Internal Cleansing
VerifiedChicago Internal Cleansing·I-ACT certified therapists
4.5(40)
Chicago, IL
colonics
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