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Vitiligo Treatment in San Antonio
13 holistic practitioners in San Antonio who can help with Vitiligo. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
13 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 San Antonio for Vitiligo
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#1
93.5GPS
Institute for Functional Health
VerifiedDr. Jacob Torres, Dr. Jacee Wells, Sara Marshall PA-C·Dr. Jacob Torres (Founder), Dr. Jacee Wells, Sara Marshall PA-C
4.8(156)
San Antonio, TX
Functional Medicine Consultation
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93GPS
Integrative Family Medicine of San Antonio
VerifiedDr. Simone Norris·Founder Dr. Simone Norris, Multi-disciplinary team
4.8(147)
18720 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite #201, San Antonio, TX 78258
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
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(210) 908-5943#3
92.5GPS
Comprehensive Chiropractic & Osteopathy
VerifiedDr. Aimee Oliver, DO·DO, Chiropractic and Osteopathy specialist
4.8(114)
San Antonio, TX 78209
Chiropractic CareFunctional Medicine Consultation
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91.5GPS
Stone Oak Women's Center
VerifiedDr. Michelle Harden·Women's health and functional medicine specialist
4.7(142)
Stone Oak area, San Antonio, TX
Functional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncturehormone therapy
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90.5GPS
San Antonio Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Elizabeth Garcia, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Functional Medicine certified
4.7(98)
San Antonio, TX 78230
Functional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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90GPS
Root Causes
VerifiedDr. Derek W. Guillory, MD·MD, Functional and Holistic Medicine specialist
4.7(89)
San Antonio, TX 78212
Functional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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89GPS
San Antonio Integrative Psychiatry
VerifiedDr. Michael Garcia, MD·MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist
4.6(76)
San Antonio, TX 78209
holistic psychiatryFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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88.5GPS
San Antonio Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Yun Lee, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Diplomate
4.7(83)
San Antonio, TX 78230
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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88GPS
San Antonio Biological Dental
Dr. Jennifer Martinez, DDS·DDS, IAOMT member
4.6(87)
San Antonio, TX 78212
holistic dentistrynaturopathic medicine
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87.5GPS
Vital Life Wellness - San Antonio
Vital Life Team·Functional medicine primary care team
4.6(84)
San Antonio, TX 78232
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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87.5GPS
San Antonio Healing Center
VerifiedMaria Lopez, Reiki Master·Usui Reiki Master, Sound Healing certified
4.7(71)
San Antonio, TX 78212
energy healingsound therapy
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