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Vitiligo Treatment in Portland
42 holistic practitioners in Portland who can help with Vitiligo. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
42 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 Portland for Vitiligo
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#1
95GPS
Wisdom Way Medicine
VerifiedDr. Anne Hill, ND·ND, neural therapy instructor and practitioner
5.0(34)
443 NE Knott Street, Portland, OR 97212
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationdetoxification
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(503) 282-5350#2
95GPS
Wisdom Way Medicine
VerifiedDr. Anne Hill, ND·ND, neural therapy instructor and practitioner
5.0(0)
443 NE Knott Street, Portland, OR 97212
integrative medicine
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(503) 282-5350#3
92GPS
Dr. Crane Holmes Naturopathic Clinic
VerifiedDr. Crane Holmes, ND·ND
4.9(52)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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92GPS
Dr. Crane Holmes Naturopathic Clinic
VerifiedDr. Crane Holmes, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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91GPS
Portland Clinic of Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Ben Reebs, ND·ND, recognized as top naturopath by Portland Monthly peers
4.8(46)
1516 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynutritional counseling
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(503) 419-7505#6
91GPS
Portland Clinic of Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Ben Reebs, ND·ND, recognized as top naturopath by Portland Monthly peers
4.8(0)
1516 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215
naturopathic medicine
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(503) 419-7505#7
90GPS
Meliora Clinic
VerifiedDr. Aimée Bonneval, ND·ND, Portland Monthly peer-selected top naturopath
4.9(38)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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90GPS
Meliora Clinic
VerifiedDr. Aimée Bonneval, ND·ND, Portland Monthly peer-selected top naturopath
4.9(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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88GPS
OHSU Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Alena Guggenheim, ND & Team·ND, academic medical center, Portland Monthly peer-selected
4.6(64)
Portland, OR
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
OHSU Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Alena Guggenheim, ND & Team·ND, academic medical center, Portland Monthly peer-selected
4.6(0)
Portland, OR
integrative medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Brenda McCool Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brenda McCool, ND·ND
4.8(29)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Open Wellness PDX
Regenerative Medicine Team·Regenerative medicine specialists
4.8(31)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineregenerative medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Laurel Ash Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Laurel Ash, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(21)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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87GPS
Dr. Brenda McCool Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brenda McCool, ND·ND
4.8(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Open Wellness PDX
Regenerative Medicine Team·Regenerative medicine specialists
4.8(0)
Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Laurel Ash Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Laurel Ash, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Heart Spring Health
VerifiedNaturopathic Team·Naturopathic and acupuncture team
4.7(42)
SE Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineAcupuncturenutritional counseling
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86GPS
Portland Clinic of Holistic Health
VerifiedHolistic Health Team·Naturopathic and holistic health practitioners
4.7(36)
Portland, OR
holistic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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86GPS
Dr. Katherine Souza Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Katherine Souza, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(24)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Heart Spring Health
VerifiedNaturopathic Team·Naturopathic and acupuncture team
4.7(0)
SE Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Portland Clinic of Holistic Health
VerifiedHolistic Health Team·Naturopathic and holistic health practitioners
4.7(0)
Portland, OR
holistic medicine
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86GPS
Dr. Katherine Souza Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Katherine Souza, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Sellwood Family Medicine
Naturopathic Team·Naturopathic family medicine practitioners
4.8(28)
Sellwood, Portland, OR
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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85GPS
Dr. Laura Gouge Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Laura Gouge, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(19)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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Contact via website#25
85GPS
Sellwood Family Medicine
Naturopathic Team·Naturopathic family medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
Sellwood, Portland, OR
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Dr. Laura Gouge Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Laura Gouge, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(0)
Portland area, OR
naturopathic medicine
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80GPS
Dr. Corina Dunlap
VerifiedDr. Corina Dunlap·ND
4.9(87)
254 Commercial St, Ste 258, Portland, ME 04101
hormone therapy
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207-209-4858#29
80GPS
Kava Collaborative Health
VerifiedKava Collaborative Health·ND
4.9(53)
100 Brickhill Ave Ste 304, South Portland, ME 04106
Western Herbal Medicine
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207-358-9591#30
80GPS
Dr. Priscilla Skerry
VerifiedDr. Priscilla Skerry·ND
4.8(47)
100 Brickhill Avenue, Suite 304, South Portland, ME 04106
naturopathic medicine
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207-772-5227