Vitiligo is a skin disorder. In this there is problem of skin pigmentation. While taking therapies and treatments for vitiligo, it is vital to have certain vitamin supplements. Studies indicate that patients of vitiligo have lower levels of vitamin C, folic acid and B12. Studies done on animals as well as humans indicate that deficiency of certain vitamins, zinc and copper can alter melanin production. Also, such a condition will induce hypo pigmentation. Thus, if vitamin supplements having the right combination of vitamins A, C, E, B12 and nutrients like copper zinc are given to the patients of vitiligo, then the condition of the patient can be made better.

Now the question is how do these vitamins help vitiligo patients?
Vitamin A helps in development of cells.
Vitamin C plays a vital role in maintaining skin.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant and thus fights against free radicals in the body.
Vitamin B12 prevents anemia.
Zinc helps in better functioning of immune system.

Copper takes part in repigmentation and is an antioxidant.

Thus, taking vitamin supplements that supply adequate amounts of the mentioned vitamins can help in the patient’s health condition.

Apart from vitamins and vitamin supplements, certain herbal remedies like trying extract of Ammi Visnaga, L-Phenylalanine brings some relief for the patients of vitiligo.