Article: Your doctor may want to test you for nutrient deficiencies, since being deficient in certain nutrients can predispose you to vitiligo. If you are deficient in something, then you may need to take a supplement to get your nutrient levels back up to normal. Follow your doctor's instructions for supplementing. Some deficiencies that may contribute to you developing vitiligo include:  Vitamin D  Antioxidant vitamins, such as A, C, and E  Zinc Using skin dyes, makeup, or even tanning products can help to camouflage any patches of vitiligo. This is a cheaper option that makes it possible to avoid any of the concerns surrounding taking medication. However, applying these products can take a good amount of time and practice to master. Corticosteroids are the most commonly prescribed topical medication for vitiligo. When applied daily, these lotions can help to add skin color to lightened areas. Because of the serious possible side effects, including skin brittleness, only a doctor can prescribe these creams. Medications applied topically are not as effective on all areas of the body, such as the feet. This is a type of treatment that takes place at a hospital or professional medical setting. Each session will involve exposing your skin to concentrated UVA light twice a week for a period of 12 months or more. When combined with medication, light therapy can successfully restore pigment to some areas. Avoid sun exposure and excessive light therapy if you have a diagnosis of vitiligo. Too much sun may put your skin at risk of further damage and accentuate abnormalities. Ask your doctor about how much light therapy is safe for you. If you suffer from an autoimmune illness, such as Hashimoto’s disease, work with an endocrinologist or your general practitioner to develop a treatment plan. You’ll likely need to take medications to boost your immune system. Doing so can decrease the likelihood that you’ll develop vitiligo. Talk with your doctor about attending an in-person, local group of people suffering from autoimmune or skin conditions, such as vitiligo. If there aren’t any groups nearby, look into joining an online organization, such as Vitiligo Support International. These groups are also great resources for exchanging diagnosis and treatment information. Although some spots may disappear on their own, vitiligo is usually a lifelong condition.
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Treat any underlying nutrient deficiencies. Apply cosmetics to minimize skin differences. Rub on a medicated cream. Consider light therapy if you have widespread vitiligo. Treat any current autoimmune diseases. Join a vitiligo support group.
Article: The best quality paints can typically be found at home improvement stores such as Lowe's or Home Depot. Color really helps change a room. If you don't want to repaint your room, your parents won't allow you to paint your walls, or if you can't afford paint, that's okay. Move on to the next step. If they will, then get stuck in!   Pick a color that you like and that goes well with a lot of other things that are in your room. If you want, you can paint all of your walls the same color, but it can be even more interesting to paint a few different colors; this will provide variety. Or, go nuts and paint each wall a different color, and have no theme whatsoever. Do whatever you like! Whatever you do, let your personality shine. If you and your parents are struggling to decide what color to paint your room, compromise. Do your parents want you to paint your room light pink, but you want to paint it black (or vice versa)? Compromise by painting your room light pink and use black as an accent. Tape the paint samples to the wall when you get them, so you can get an idea of how they would look in your room. Look at the wall that your 'future bed' will be and make it a darker shade, if you want to give your room some definition.
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Paint the walls a new color.
Article: Fill a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of water. Add the cabbage, then cover it with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes into the plastic wrap with a fork or knife, then cook it on HIGH for 9 to 11 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap carefully, then serve the cabbage.  Turn or stir the cabbage halfway through the cooking process. If you chopped the cabbage up, cook it for 4 to 6 minutes instead. Fill a crock pot with 1 cup (240 milliliters) of vegetable broth. Cut the quartered cabbage into thick strips, then add it to the pot. For a more filling meal, add 1 cup (150 grams) chopped carrots, 1 chopped yellow onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cover the crockpot, then cook the cabbage on LOW for 5 hours. The cabbage is ready when it turns tender. Start with a whole head of cabbage. Cut it into 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (0.64 to 1.27 cm) pieces. Season both sides of the cabbage with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Bake the cabbage in a preheated oven at 425 °F (218 °C) for 10 minutes. Flip the cabbage with a spatula, then bake it for 10 minutes more. If you don't like garlic, season the cabbage with olive oil, black pepper, mixed herbs seasoning, and fresh dill. Cut a cabbage into 8 wedges. Coat both sides of each wedge with softened butter, then season everything with ¼ cup (40 grams) of chopped onion, some garlic salt, and some pepper. Wrap each wedge with heavy-duty foil. Grill the wedges, covered, over medium heat for 20 minutes. Open the foil carefully. There will be lots of steam.  If you want larger servings, cut the cabbage into 4 wedges instead. Grill them for 40 minutes, turning twice.  Want a richer meal? Wrap each wedge with a strip of bacon before wrapping it in foil. Season 3 slices of chopped bacon with salt and pepper. Brown it in a large frying pan until it is crispy, about 5 minutes. Add 1 head of shredded cabbage and 1 chopped white onion, along with a pinch of sugar. Fry the mixture for another 5 minutes, stirring often.
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Microwave quartered cabbage for 9 to 11 minutes. Use a crockpot if you have more time. Use an oven to make cabbage steaks. Grill cabbage for 20 minutes for a quick summer meal. Try Southern fried cabbage with onion and bacon.