5 Home Remedies For White Spot on Skin (Vitiligo)

What Causes white spot on Skin ? 

Vitiligo is one of those skin conditions that cause white patches on skin and can be easily treated at home with the help of home remedies. Given below are some of the most effective home treatment for the condition.

Home Remedies for White Spot:

1. Turmeric:

Turmeric contains antibacterial properties that help get rid of bacteria causing the infection. Added to this is the potent antiseptic property of turmeric that would promote quick healing of the infected skin.

How to use it:

Mix some turmeric powder and a few drops of mustard oil to form a paste. Apply this paste over the white patches once in the morning and evening on a daily basis. Alternatively, you can crush a few neem leaves, mix them with some turmeric powder and water, and apply the paste on the white patches on a daily basis (twice for quick results). Continue this particular home treatment until the white patches disappear.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar:

If the white spots are due to fungal infection then apple cider vinegar can be very useful to you. Apple cider vinegar is a highly acidic solution and is antibiotic, antifungal and germicide in nature.

How to use it:

Mix water and apple cider vinegar in the ration 2:1 and apply the mixture over the white patches at regular intervals throughout the day. You can also use the solution to wash the infected skin. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of apple cider vinegar to a warm bath and soak in it for about 15 minutes every day to get rid of white patches naturally.

3. Honey:

Honey contains potent antibacterial and antifungal properties that help deal with a variety of skin infections, including white patches. Honey is easily absorbed by the skin as well and can effectively eradicate the bacteria causing the infection.

How to use it:

1. Wash the infected area properly with water and pat it dry with a soft towel. Apply some raw honey over the white patches and let it settle properly. It would take at least 15-20 minutes for your skin to absorb the honey. Wash it off afterwards using lukewarm water.
2. You can also make a paste containing honey (2 tbsps.), sandalwood powder (1 teaspoon), turmeric powder (1 teaspoon) and rice powder (1 teaspoon). Apply the paste over the patches and let it dry properly. Wash it off with cold water afterwards. Repeat the procedure at least twice a day for desirable results.

4. Ginger:

Ginger would improve blood circulation throughout the body, including the areas affected by Vitiligo. Increased blood flow in the region would improve healing and flush out the infection causing bacteria.

How to use it:

Cut a piece of ginger and rub its juice on the white patches. You can also mix the juice of ginger with some red clay and apply the paste over the white patches for 15-20 minutes (rinse with water afterwards). Another remedy involves extracting the juice of ginger, mixing it with water and lemon juice, and drinking the resultant solution at least twice a day to get rid of white patches quickly and effectively.

5. Cabbage:

Cabbage has been used since a long time for treatment of skin problems. It has been observed that the juice of cabbage is very useful in treating skin pigmentation. It is high in vitamin C, sulphur, fiber, iodine, vitamin E etc.

How to use it:

Applying cabbage juice over the white patches can reduce their appearance and prevent recurrences. Grind a few cabbage leaves, extract the juice and apply it over the white patches for about 10 minutes at regular intervals throughout the day.Another alternative involves boiling some cabbage leaves in water (for 15 minutes or so) and using the resultant solution to wash the infected skin.