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Vitiligo Treatment in Springfield
20 holistic practitioners in Springfield who can help with Vitiligo. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
20 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 Springfield for Vitiligo
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#1
91GPS
New England Center for Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP·MD, IFMCP, board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine
4.9(84)
2 Medical Center Dr, Suite 202, Springfield, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(413) 205-1200#2
91GPS
New England Center for Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP·MD, IFMCP, board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine
4.9(0)
2 Medical Center Dr, Suite 202, Springfield, MA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(413) 205-1200#3
89GPS
The Integrative Health Group
VerifiedDr. Jus Crea Giammarino, ND·ND, LAc, multiple practitioners
4.8(72)
1502 Allen St, Springfield, MA
naturopathic medicine
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(413) 783-1932#4
89GPS
The Integrative Health Group
VerifiedDr. Jus Crea Giammarino, ND·ND, LAc, multiple practitioners
4.8(0)
1502 Allen St, Springfield, MA
naturopathic medicine
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(413) 783-1932#5
88GPS
Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness Center
Terry Frank, Louis Distasio·Licensed TCM practitioners
4.8(94)
716 S 2nd St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 544-8118#6
88GPS
Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness Center
Terry Frank, Louis Distasio·Licensed TCM practitioners
4.8(0)
716 S 2nd St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 544-8118#7
86GPS
Aligned Modern Health - Springfield
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(67)
Springfield, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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86GPS
Aligned Modern Health - Springfield
Multiple Practitioners·Functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
Springfield, IL
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#9
85GPS
SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists, SIU Medicine affiliation
4.6(78)
319 E Madison St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 545-8000#10
85GPS
McCaffrey Health Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(56)
Springfield, IL
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#11
85GPS
SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·Licensed acupuncturists, SIU Medicine affiliation
4.6(0)
319 E Madison St., Springfield, IL
Acupuncture
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(217) 545-8000#12
85GPS
McCaffrey Health Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple integrative practitioners
4.7(0)
Springfield, IL
integrative medicine
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80GPS
Dr. Jason Crockett
Dr. Jason Crockett·DC
4.9(156)
1925 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
Chiropractic Care
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417-893-0099#14
80GPS
Dr. Gabe Ariciu
Dr. Gabe Ariciu·DC
4.8(94)
1736 E. Sunshine St. STE 703, Springfield, MO 65804
Functional Medicine Consultation
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479-310-6745#15
80GPS
Dr. Anne Roberts
VerifiedDr. Anne Roberts·MD
4.9(127)
3734 South Avenue, Suite E, Springfield, MO 65807
integrative medicine
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417-840-5566#16
80GPS
417 Integrative Medicine
417 Integrative Medicine·FNP-C, IFMCP
4.8(103)
1335 E Republic Rd, Suite D, Springfield, MO 65804
integrative medicine
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417-363-3900#17
80GPS
Meek Integrative Health Center
Meek Integrative Health Center·DC
4.7(118)
500 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807
Chiropractic Care
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417-887-0340#18
80GPS
Dr. Jacob Crocker
Dr. Jacob Crocker·DC
4.8(73)
1925 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65803
Chiropractic Care
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417-893-0099