Vitiligo is a common acquired pigment loss skin and mucous membrane disease, early can be treated by oral and topical drugs, transplantation therapy and phototherapy.
1. medication: vitiligo early such as skin white spots, can be used externally dexamethasone ointment and other glucocorticosteroids, or calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors such as tacrolimus ointment, to improve the symptoms. Some of the faster progressing patients can also take oral prednisone and other glucocorticosteroids and other treatments.
2. transplantation therapy: for stable segmental and unclassified vitiligo early patients, if the symptoms are more serious, the autologous epidermis or melanocytes can be transplanted into the depigmented area to improve the symptoms.
3. phototherapy: NB-UVB and 308nm excimer laser are suitable for the treatment of patients with vitiligo in all stages except mucous membrane type. Large area irradiation need to pay attention to the eyes, face and external genitalia protection.
Vitiligo early recommended as early as possible to the hospital dermatology, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment. The medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication, so as not to delay the condition.