Method and composition for treating hypopigmentation of the hair and skin
AssigneeSupernatural Health, Inc.
InventorAudrey VanStockum
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Abstract
A method of treating disorders marked by a loss of pigmentation, comprising the step of administering vitamin B12, copper, folic acid, and vitamin C to a patient suffering from a loss of pigmentation. Additionally, an effective amount of both pantothenic acid and zinc may be administered to said patient. Cutaneous repigmentation can be accelerated by the optional addition of exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light.
Claims22
A method of treating disorders marked by a loss of pigmentation, comprising the steps of:
- a) administering an effective amount of vitamin B12 to a patient suffering from a loss of pigmentation;
- b) administering an effective amount of copper to said patient;
- c) administering an effective amount of folic acid to said patient;
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- d) administering an effective amount of vitamin C to said patient.
A method of treating disorders marked by a loss of pigmentation in a female patient, comprising the steps of:
- a) on days when said female patient is not undergoing menses, administering an effective daily amount of vitamin B12, an effective daily amount of copper, an effective daily amount of folic acid, and an effective daily amount of vitamin C to said female patient;
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- b) on days when said female patient is undergoing menses, administering an effective daily amount of vitamin B12, an effective daily amount of folic acid, and an effective daily amount of vitamin C to said female patient.
A method of treating disorders marked by a loss of pigmentation in a patient, comprising the steps of:
- a) administering an effective daily amount of vitamin B12, an effective daily amount of copper, an effective daily amount of folic acid, and an effective daily amount of vitamin C to said patient;
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- b) exposing depigmented skin or hair of said patient to the sun or to ultraviolet light.
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