Symptoms and treatment of vitiligo

Update Date: 2025-11-11 Source: Network

summary

Vitiligo is a kind of refractory skin disease, which is usually local or generalized depigmentation. It can occur in all parts of the body, such as the pigment cells of eyes and ears; Therefore, vitiligo is a systemic disease that mainly invades skin pigment, but also invades other pigment cells in the whole body. Its main performance is that the local skin is milky white spots, the hair of the affected area can be normal, but also variable white. Vitiligo symptoms and treatment? Let's talk about it

Symptoms and treatment of vitiligo

Topical glucocorticoid is effective for the treatment of localized vitiligo, but we should pay attention to the adverse reactions caused by long-term topical glucocorticoid. Clinical commonly used drugs include Halometasone ointment, mometasone furoate cream, etc.

Photochemical therapy (PUVA) for localized vitiligo topical application of furanocoumarins (8-MOP, psoralen tincture) + sunlight is a better treatment option, can be used for adults and children over 5 years old.

Topical calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus, pimecrolimus) have certain effects on the parts unsuitable for hormone use or to avoid the adverse reactions caused by long-term application of hormone. Vitamin D3 derivatives can be combined with NB-UVB and PUVA. It can also be combined with external hormone and calcineurin inhibitor.

matters needing attention

1. It is particularly important for children to reduce the intake of contaminated food, correct partial diet, insist on dinner, formulate scientific diet and maintain the supply of total nutrients. At the same time, vegetables and fruits should be repeatedly washed before eating. If time permits, they can be soaked in clean water for 15-30 minutes, and then washed before eating. Fruits that can be peeled should be peeled. 2. Reduce the inhalation of harmful gases, and choose a place with fresh air for morning exercise or exercise. 3. Pay attention to labor protection. Do a good job in labor protection, reduce direct contact with chemical raw materials, paint, heavy metal salts harmful substances.