VITILIGO, or leukoderma, is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of pigment which results in irregular pale patches of skin. The precise cause of vitiligo is not fully understood. There is some evidence suggesting it is caused by a combination of auto-immune, genetic, and environmental factors. The population incidence worldwide is considered to be between 1% and 2%.
PATTERNS AND HERBAL FORMULAS
1. Wind-Damp + Qi and Blood disharmony: localized white discolorations on the face, neck, and back of the hand; round, oval, or irregular shape discolorations with a smooth suface
Tu Fu Ling 30-60g
Jin Yin Hua 12g
Wei Ling Xian 9g
Sheng Gan Cao 6g
Cang Er Zi 15g
Fu Ping 6g
Xi Xian Cao 6g
Bai Ji Li 6g
Wu Shao She 6g (Zaocys)
2. Wind pathogen: Wind attacks the pores and causes Qi & Blood stagnation, which closes the pores and prevent Blood from nourishing the skin
Han Lian Cao 9g
Bai Zhi 6g
He Shou Wu 6g
Bai Ji Li (fried) 6g
Bai Ji Li 6g
Zi Cao 4.5g
Zao Xiu 3g (Rhizoma Paridis)
Dan Shen 3g
Ku Shen 3g
Cang Zhu 2.5g
EMPIRICAL FORMULAS
Formula 1: Activate Blood, expel Wind, harmonize Qi & Blood
He Shou Wu 30g
Sang Shen 30g
Bai Ji Li 18g
Bai Jiang Chan 12g
Chi Shao 12g
Chuan Xiong 12g
San Leng 15g
E Zhu 15g
Fang Feng 15g
Formula 2: Harmonize Qi & Blood
Sheng Di 12g
Dan Shen 12g
Gou Teng 12g
Bai Ji Li 12g
Dang Gui 6g
Fu Ping 6g
Ji Xue Teng 3g
Ye Jiao Teng 9g
EXTERNAL FORMULAS:
Actions: Harmonize Qi & Blood, activate Blood, open the collaterals
Method: Soak the herbs in 600ml of 70% alcohol for 7 days before applying to the skin
External 1
Bai Fan 80g
Wu Bei Zi 80g
Fu Zi 80g
Bu Gu Zhi 80g
External 2
Bai Fan 80g
Bai Bu 80g
Fu Zi 80g
Bu Gu Zhi 80g
External 3
Bu Gu Zhi 300g
ACUPUNCTURE
TCM STYLE
1. By Patterns
Qi/Blood disharmony: SP10, SP6, ST36, LI11
LV/KD deficiency: UB18, UB23, DU4, LV3, KD3, SP6
Blood stasis: SP6, SP10, LV2, GB31, UB17
2. By Locations
Head/face: LI4, GB20
Abdomen: RN12
Chest: RN17
Upper limb: LI11
Lower limb: SP10, SP6
KOREAN STYLE (4 needle technique)
RIGHT SIDE: TONIFY LV (Tonify KD10, LV8 & Sedate LU8, LV4)
LEFT SIDE: SEDATE LU (Tonify HT8, LU10 & Sedate KD10, LU5)