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Holistic help for vitiligo

I’ve just been diagnosed with vitiligo and am looking for natural remedies or holistic options to improve it or stop it getting worse. The white patches are on my knees and feet, and I’ve stopped wearing skirts and dresses as I hate how it looks. My doctor suggested a steroid cream, but I’m concerned about the side-effects. Is there anything else that can help?

W.S., via email

Vitiligo is nothing to be ashamed of, as celebrities like supermodel Winnie Harlow have proved. But despite growing awareness and acceptance, there is still a lot of stigma attached to the skin condition, and it’s well known to have a negative impact on self-esteem and quality of life.1

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