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Though it is not always possible to prevent the development of new areas of depigmentation, the following aspects should be considered along with the use of Novitil:

Preventing skin damage (small wounds, surgery, insect bites, etc.) as much as possible --it could either trigger or worsen depigmentation (this is known as Koebner Phenomenon).

Stress prevention.

  Diagnosis and treatment of any associated condition(s)
(ex. thyroid disease, diabetes, anemia, etc).

Avoid a list of substances that could further worsen depigmentation, including: 

  - Hydroquinone
  - Benzoyl peroxide
  - Hydrogen peroxide
  - Trichloroacetic acid
  - Phenolic acid
  - Glicolic acid, Fruit acids creams and lotions used for peelings
  - Retinoic acid and its by-products
  - Substances used for bleaching
  - Shampoos and cosmetics used to clear skin complexion

Promotion of health and skin care through:

1. Appropriate regular exercise.

2. A nutritious, well-balanced, healthy diet can help balance
the activity of the immune system and protect from disease.
It also helps recover from skin discoloration by providing essential vitamins, minerals, and oligoelements that take part in the process that leads to the formation of new pigment.

Recently a group of compounds known as phytochemicals
have been the focus of research. They have been proven to protect against cell damage and disease.

The following is a list of recognized foods with powerful natural chemicals that boost the capacity of the skin to recover and stay healthy. No supplement can substitute a rich diet. A "vitiligo diet" may include:

- Whole-grain food (great source of fibers, vitamins, minerals and "oligoelements").

- Spinach (loaded with iron, and folic acid, helps reduce blood levels of homocysteine, a substance that may damage blood vessels. It contains phytochemicals that help prevent degeneration (ex. macular degeneration in the eye) and protect your skin..

- Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, etc. - Contains abundant
phytochemicals (good, protective substances found in vegetables and fruits) that may prevent skin cancer and balance the immune response, vitamin C, beta-carotene (it should not be overcooked).

- Vegetables of different colors - Each one contains different types of phytochemicals plus vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

- Different sources of protein (if possible include fish and soy products).

- Nuts (if not allergic) - Rich in vitamin E, contain protective
phytochemicals and "good fats", all beneficial for your skin.

- Oats - Help lower cholesterol and high blood pressure but it also contain vitamin E like compounds (tocotrienols), which protect the skin.

- Garlic - Protects the heart and skin, has antibacterial, antifungal properties plus other properties.

- Blueberries - Probably contain more anti-oxidants than any other fruit or vegetables. Contain powerful phytochemicals: anthocyanins that not only protect the skin but boost brainpower including memory.

- Green tea - Source of vitamin C and phytochemicals known as polyphenols (100 times more oxidant power than Vit C) plus antibacterial properties, and prevention of cancer and heart disease.

- Tomatoes - Contains lycopene, the most powerful antioxidant among the carotenoids. Carotenoids gives fruits and vegetables an orange color. Also a great source of Vit C.

- Olive oil - "Good, protective fat", helps absorb beneficial substances in vegetables.

- Fruits - Contain different combinations of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants of great benefit for your body in general and very importantly, for your skin.

- Enough fluids - Several glasses of water per day.

Consider supplementing your treatment with 7 to 10 servings of fruits or vegetables a day. One serving of a vegetable or fruit is:

- 1 medium sized vegetable or fruit
- ½ cup (125 ml) juice
- ½ cup raw, cooked, fresh, or canned, vegetables or fruits
- 1 cup (250 ml) raw, leafy vegetables
- ¼ cup dried fruit

Please consider both a rich healthy diet and/or a supplement (a one-a-day tablet of minerals and vitamins would help). The benefits include:

a. Anti-oxidant protection, which help prevent cell damage
    and progression of disease.
b. Balancing the immune system.
c. Helping the process of repigmentation.
d. Helping improve the state of the skin in general.

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