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Three years ago, i developed a vitiligo spot, and after a year, another one appeared . this weekend, i bought ashwagandha, and i just read that you shouldn't take it if you have autoimmune diseases. is it safe to take it with vitiligo?

Q: three years ago, i developed a vitiligo spot, and after a year, another one appeared . this weekend, i bought ashwagandha, and i just read that you shouldn't take it if you have autoimmune diseases. is it safe to take it with vitiligo?

: Since the FDA doesn't investigate supplements like that, physicians are reluctant to endorse them for fear of contaminants,no proof of efficacy and concerns about dosage. Your pharmacist may have information about this supplement.

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Since the FDA doesn't investigate supplements like that, physicians are reluctant to endorse them for fear of contaminants,no proof of efficacy and concerns about dosage. Your pharmacist may have information about this supplement.

Answered 2/15/2023

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A member asked:

Three years ago, i developed a vitiligo spot, and after a year, another one appeared . this weekend, i bought ashwagandha, and i just read that you shouldn't take it if you have autoimmune diseases. is it safe to take it with vitiligo?

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