After my first pregnancy, I discovered that I was anemic due to blood loss from delivering my first child. At that time, I had no idea that B12 would be crucial in reducing my white patches. Following my third pregnancy, I learned that my vitamin D levels were low, not realizing that this vitamin was essential for restoring my melanin. I hoped my skin would recover during my pregnancy.
Armed with this knowledge, we conducted a random poll last year on our social media to see how many women experienced vitiligo during or after pregnancy. The results were astonishing, as many women reported noticing white patches or an increase in patches on their skin during this time.
Anemia can be another underlying trigger for vitiligo. Conditions such as anemia or pernicious anemia can lead to the emergence of white patches. The body has the ability to return to balance if one understands that pregnancy can be a traumatic experience that may lead to anemia due to blood loss. In such cases, doctors should suggest treatments to rebuild blood levels, and B12 is particularly important. If levels are low, a physician knowledgeable about vitiligo can recommend appropriate treatment. Unfortunately, my doctors were unaware of vitiligo at that time, and if left untreated, it can spread rapidly.
As always, we hope this information proves useful. Awareness is essential! Please feel free to share and post!
