What is the cause of itching in patients with vitiligo

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These days always feel a little itchy, but also see a lot of white spots on the skin, feel particularly smooth, has not been assured, recently slowly spread, just know that got vitiligo. Now let's share why vitiligo patients itch.

What is the cause of itching in patients with vitiligo

Reason 1: in the absence of treatment, due to the depigmentation of leukoplakia, lack of melanin, can not block ultraviolet radiation, after exposure can cause burning pain, erythema and even blisters and other inflammatory reactions, skin irritation can cause itching, this situation can be avoided by appropriate sunscreen.

Reason 2: there are two possibilities of skin itching in patients with vitiligo, one is the development of the disease, the other is caused by external drug stimulation, it is recommended to consult the attending doctor, which kind of situation, symptomatic treatment.

Reason 3: it may be caused by some drug hormones. The treatment of vitiligo generally uses topical drugs. Most of the drug ingredients have phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Ultraviolet radiation can cause the drug ingredients to stimulate the skin, cause mild inflammation, consume the sparse base, activate the tyrosinase activity, and promote the melanocytes to produce melanin. This shows that there is inflammation, the white spot may have itching, this itching is the normal response after treatment, do not worry.

matters needing attention

We must choose a regular vitiligo hospital for examination and treatment, because vitiligo hospital has a strong medical team, superb medical technology and advanced medical equipment, which can develop a one-to-one diagnosis and treatment plan for different patients.