作者: Brandon E. Cohen , Nada Elbuluk , Euphemia W. Mu , Seth J. Orlow
DOI: 10.1007/S40257-015-0153-5
关键词: Vitamin 、 Medicine 、 Khellin 、 Ultraviolet therapy 、 Pharmacotherapy 、 Vitiligo 、 Dermatology 、 Ginkgo biloba 、 Adverse effect 、 Phytotherapy
摘要: Vitiligo is a common, acquired disorder of skin pigmentation that can significantly impact quality life. It often represents therapeutic challenge, which has resulted in interest alternative treatments such as herbal and vitamin supplements. In this review, we provide an overview the most commonly studied complementary agents, describe proposed mechanisms action, identify potential adverse effects, discuss primary evidence supporting their use. Our discussion focuses on L-phenylalanine, Polypodium leucotomos, khellin, Ginkgo biloba, vitamins minerals, including B12, C, E, folic acid, zinc used monotherapy or combination with other for management vitiligo.