How does TCM view {condition_name}?
TCM views vitiligo as primarily caused by Qi stagnation, Blood deficiency, and Liver/Kidney imbalance where Wind invasion disrupts melanin production and skin pigmentation processes.
Vitiligo is a condition where patches of skin lose their pigmentation, creating white spots that can significantly impact appearance and self-confidence, often affecting quality of life and emotional well-being. At Qin's Clinic, we use Traditional Chinese Medicine to nourish Blood and Liver function, calm internal imbalances, and support the body's natural melanin regeneration processes through comprehensive internal and external treatment approaches.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), vitiligo is attributed to Qi stagnation, Blood deficiency, and Liver/Kidney imbalance that affects melanin production and skin pigmentation processes. Wind invasion or chronic internal imbalance disrupts the body's natural pigmentation mechanisms, creating areas where melanocytes cannot function properly to maintain normal skin color.
Herbal Medicine: Restore Blood and stimulate melanin regeneration
Acupuncture: Nourish Blood and move energy stagnation
Topical Formulas: Enhance pigmentation recovery and skin healing
Acupuncture demonstrates effectiveness superior to control treatments in vitiligo management (Shi et al., 2023)
Natural compounds mitigate oxidative stress and inhibit melanocyte death through ferroptosis pathway regulation (Zhang et al., 2025)
TCM treatments including herbal medicine and acupuncture support melanocyte activity by regulating immune responses and reducing oxidative stress
TCM views vitiligo as primarily caused by Qi stagnation, Blood deficiency, and Liver/Kidney imbalance where Wind invasion disrupts melanin production and skin pigmentation processes.
We provide Blood-nourishing herbal therapy, targeted acupuncture to move stagnation and nourish Blood, topical herbal formulas, and stress reduction lifestyle guidance.
Early signs of repigmentation may appear after 4-6 weeks, with progressive melanin regeneration and pigmentation recovery developing over the treatment course.
Yes, research shows acupuncture may be more effective than control treatments while natural compounds successfully regulate pathways that support melanocyte survival and activity.
Book a comprehensive consultation where we'll assess your vitiligo patterns, stress factors, and constitutional health to create a personalised treatment plan.
We combine traditional TCM wisdom with evidence-based approaches, offering natural support for melanin regeneration through Blood nourishment and internal balance restoration rather than aggressive interventions.
Visit us at 22 Harley Street, London, where our elegantly minimalist space and unrelenting drive for clinical efficacy creates a refined TCM experience designed to support your skin's natural repigmentation potential.
