Method to treat vitiligo
A method to treat the skin condition vitiligo is described in this invention. The method comprises topical application of a composition containing cannabinoids, in particular cannabidiol and cannabigerol, at a concentration of 3%-20% by weight of the composition onto the affected skin area of a subject in need thereof. Application may be twice (2) daily for about six (6) weeks. Cannabidiol and cannabigerol may be sourced naturally or synthetically.
1. A method of treating vitiligo in a human in need thereof consisting essentially of topically administering to the human in need thereof about 15 wt. % of cannabidiol and cannabigerol, wherein the human is administered low or trace amounts of Δ 9 tetrahydrocannabinol and wherein the cannabigerol is present at a twice to three times the weight of the cannabidiol.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol are from a natural source.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol are synthetic.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol are in powder form prior to use.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol are in crystalline form prior to use.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol are microencapsulated.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol are nanoencapsulated with particle sizes of 20 nanometers to 40 nanometers.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol further consists essentially of sodium oleyl hyaluronate.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol further consist of at least one of omega-3 fatty acids or omega-6 fatty acids.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol further consist essentially of neem extract, Curcuma longa extract, rubia cardifolia extract, or wrightia tinctorial extract.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol further consist essentially of cacao butter.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol are in a hydro gel form, a liquid form, a spray form, a powder form, or an ointment form.
13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cannabidiol and cannabigerol are applied twice daily for six weeks onto the affected skin areas of a human suffering from vitiligo.