The chances of recovery or regimentation in case of Vitiligo depend on several factors. Based on our extensive study and research, we would like to share some of our observations with you. It may be noted that the standard medical text books do not clearly suggest what we have described on this page, based on our clinical experience. It has to be also noted that we are simply sharing our view point based on a study of over 5000 cases of vitiligo at Life force. Following notes are simply suggestive and not conclusive as there may be exceptions.

1. Cases which can find excellent results:
a. Cases of recent origin (less than two years)
b. Children
c. A few, Scattered and sporadic spots
d. No history of use of cortisone, oral or local
e. No strong family history of Vitiligo

2. Cases which can find very good results:
a. Cases of recent origin (Vitiligo of two to five years)
b. Fewer spots
c. No affection of finger tips, lips, and genitals
d. No history of use of cortisone, oral or local
e. No strong family history of Vitiligo

3. Cases which can find good results and better control:
a. Cases of recent origin (Vitiligo of two to five years)
b. Moderate spread
c. No affection of finger tips, lips, and genitals
d. No history of use of cortisone, oral or local
e. History of family history of Vitiligo

f. Associated Hypothyroid (under active Thyroid), Diabetes, Alopecia areata or other auto-immune disease makes the recovery of vitiligo difficult

4. Cases which can find poor results but fair control:
a. More than ten years old cases of Vitiligo
b. Extensive spread. Bilateral affections
c. Affection of finger tips, lips, and genitals
d. History of use of cortisone, oral or local
e. History of family history of Vitiligo or other diseases such as diabetes, hypothyroid, alopecia areata, cancer, etc.

f. Associated Hypothyroid (under active Thyroid), Diabetes, Alopecia areata or other auto-immune disease makes the recovery of vitiligo difficult

5. Cases which find very poor results and no treatment is suggested:
a. More than ten years old cases of Vitiligo
b. Extensive spread. Bilateral affections
c. Affection of finger tips, lips, and genitals
d. History of use of cortisone, oral or local
e. History of family history of extensive Vitiligo or other diseases such as diabetes, hypothyroid, alopecia areata, cancer, etc.

f. Associated Hypothyroid (Under active thyroid), Diabetes, Alopecia areata or other auto-immune disease makes the recovery of vitiligo difficult

It may be noted that above information is based on clinical observation. There are many factors which influence the course and treatment of Vitiligo, which is out of the scope of this article. The above remarks give broad idea to the patients about the prognosis of Vitiligo.

It is not possible to give visuals of all sorts of cases which are either treatable or not treatable; however, just to give you glimpses of the extent + curability, please examine three cases, showing mild, moderate and severer extent of Vitiligo. Mild cases are curable, moderate cases are partly curable and controllable; while severe cases are incurable and controllable, using homeopathy. These images and information is more empirical. There can be many variants and variations.

Mild	Moderate	Severe

You are also suggested to conduct Vitiligo Curability Test online which will allow you to evaluate your chances of recovery.

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