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Vitiligo Treatment in Fort Wayne
15 holistic practitioners in Fort Wayne who can help with Vitiligo. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
15 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 Fort Wayne for Vitiligo
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#1
80GPS
Karen Cox
Karen Cox·Pharm.D., IFMCP, BC-ADM
4.7(67)
3125 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(260) 426-3500#2
80GPS
Dr. Becca Nicholson
VerifiedDr. Becca Nicholson·ND
4.9(88)
Fort Wayne, IN area
naturopathic medicine
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(260) 296-2480#3
80GPS
Dr. Molly Harmon
VerifiedDr. Molly Harmon·ND
4.6(51)
2430 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN
naturopathic medicine
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(260) 555-0150#4
80GPS
Tina Hermes
Tina Hermes·NP
4.5(41)
10528 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
integrative health
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(260) 338-1700#5
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Dr. Michele Helfgott
VerifiedDr. Michele Helfgott·MD
4.7(86)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#6
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Dr. Angela LaSalle
VerifiedDr. Angela LaSalle·MD
4.6(64)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#7
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Dr. Rebecca Minser
VerifiedDr. Rebecca Minser·MD
4.7(78)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#8
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Tabitha Bane
Tabitha Bane·NP
4.5(39)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#9
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Caylie Cappelli
Caylie Cappelli·NP
4.6(42)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#10
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Amber Leighty
Amber Leighty·NP
4.5(36)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#11
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Deanna Sipe
Deanna Sipe·NP
4.6(44)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#12
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Briana Aspy
Briana Aspy·PA
4.5(31)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970#13
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Amy Moehlenkamp
Amy Moehlenkamp·PA
4.6(37)
1234 E Dupont Rd, Suite 3, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
integrative medicine
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(260) 425-5970