What are the symptoms of vitiligo

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Once on the vitiligo, will inevitably affect the patient's appearance, and even hit the patient's mental health. So we must have some understanding of this disease, let me introduce the specific symptoms of vitiligo.

What are the symptoms of vitiligo

Symptom one, vitiligo skin shows that the epidermal melanocytes and melanin particles are significantly reduced or absent. The number of melanocytes positive for DOPA staining in basal layer decreased or disappeared.

The second symptom is that the number of leukoplakia is uncertain, which can rarely change or subside by itself. However, in most cases, the number of leukoplakia gradually increases and expands, and the adjacent leukoplakia fuse into irregular large pieces, even generalized.

Symptoms three, in addition to skin damage, lips, labia, glans and prepuce inside the mucosa is often involved. Leukoplakia may spread throughout the body, but the melanocytes in the retina, choroid and pia mater are not involved. In winter, there is depigmentation in the center or edge of the white spot.

matters needing attention

Patients should try to avoid sun exposure and wind after sweating; avoid long-term humid environment; usually eat more food containing tyrosine and minerals, meat.