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Look at job listings for candidates with your education level and experience at schools, public health clinics, hospitals, and other places that hire therapists. Many therapists share office space in collectives, using their different areas of expertise to serve the needs of a community of clients. Research collectives in your area and contact them to find out if you might join them. As you build confidence and form relationships with clients, you may want to start an independent practice. Rent office space in a building or meet with clients in your home.

summary: Work for an institution. Work as part of a group practice. Start your own practice.


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Vitiligo typically affects your skin, but it can also drain the pigment away from other parts of your body, especially your hair or eyes. If your hair starts to go grey prematurely or turns grey within months, then make an appointment with your doctor.  Generally, doctors say that hair going grey prior to the age of 35 qualifies as “premature.” It’s even more uncommon for your eyes to change color past maturity. With vitiligo, your eyes may fade from brighter colors to more muted ones. Vitiligo can also change the color of your eyelashes, eyebrows, and facial hair. With generalized vitiligo, you’ll get depigmented areas on parallel sides or spots of your body. These may grow larger as time passes. With segmental vitiligo, you’ll have a single patch of depigmentation or a collection of spots in one area of your body.  Generalized vitiligo is more common than segmental. Most people develop vitiligo prior to the age of 20. Some people also develop occupational vitiligo from being exposed to certain chemicals or production processes. In these cases, the loss of pigmentation is often concentrated in those areas that were in contact with chemicals. Vitiligo spots are most commonly found on your neck, armpits, hands, knees, elbows, or face. Loss of color inside of your mouth or nose can also be a symptom. If you visit the doctor and they suspect vitiligo, then they will likely ask you a number of questions about your family’s medical history. Try to answer all questions as truthfully as you can. In particular, some evidence shows that having other family members with skin disorders increases your odds of getting vitiligo.  For example, if your father or mother suffer from eczema, go ahead and mention this to your doctor. Your odds of developing vitiligo also increases if you’ve suffered from disorders, such as eczema. If you’ve suffered from a sunburn in the previous 2-3 months, it is possible that this might have helped to trigger an episode of vitiligo. Similarly, if you’ve had an unexplained rash, then tell your doctor about it. This could indicate vitiligo or another illness. There is no exact medical cause for why some skin cells begin to lose their pigmentation resulting in vitiligo. However, other skin issues do provide warning signs in some cases.

summary: Watch for a loss of pigmentation in your eyes or hair. Check for parallel or clustered spots of depigmentation. Monitor and disclose any personal or family history with skin disorders. Trace the start of vitiligo back to a recent skin trauma.


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Several clinical trials have demonstrated that Sunder Vati is one of the most effective of the Ayurvedic acne treatments. It is taken orally. It may also be prepared as an ointment or gel. You can usually find this preparation from a homeopath, but you can also ask your doctor to find out how to find an effective preparation. Sunder Vati includes the following ingredients:  Ginger Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica) Biranga (Embelia ribes) Indian gooseberry Aloe Turmeric Guggulu Studies have suggested that trying a poly-herbal topical ointment, Shalmalyadilepa, and an oral treatment, Guduchyadivati, may be effective in reducing acne. Consult with an Ayurvedic medical practitioner.  Shalmalyadilepa contains Shalmali thorn (Salmalia malabarica), Vata buds (Ficus bengalensis), Jaatiphala fruits (Myristica fragrans), Lodhra bark (Symplocos racemosa), Massora seed (Lens culinaris), and Raktachandana (Pterocarpus santalinus).        Guduchyadivati contains equal parts Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), and Krishnasariva (Hemidesmus indicus). Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, is a native Australian tree that has been widely used in Aboriginal medicine. Studies also show that it is highly effective at combating acne when applied in a 5% solution once a day for three months.  Tea Tree oil takes a little longer to work than other acne treatments, such as benzoyl peroxide, but it also has fewer unpleasant side effects (e.g., itching, dryness, or irritation). If you want the treatment to work a little faster, apply the oil to your skin twice a day, for 20 minutes per treatment. Wash your skin afterward with a gentle cleanser. Do this treatment regimen for 45 days.  Do not consume tea tree oil. It is toxic when ingested.
summary: Try Sunder Vati. Try an Ayurvedic combination treatment. Apply tea tree oil.