1.What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a common pigment disorder skin disease. The incidence rate of Chinese Han Chinese is about 0.05-0.2%. With the accelerated pace of life and the aggravation of air pollution, the incidence of vitiligo is increasing year by year. Vitiligo mostly occurs in friction and exposed areas, as porcelain white pigment loss spots, occasionally white hair, the area is often expanded, but also can be stable without expansion. The most important thing is that it is a good idea to have a good look.
2, why will vitiligo occur?
The pathogenesis is not very clear, it is thought to be an immune abnormal disease with a genetic background. The common triggers are: mental stress or depression, sun exposure, trauma, family genetics, other diseases such as diabetes, psoriasis, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, chronic hepatitis, baldness, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc.
3, vitiligo can be hereditary?
The possibility of heredity is generally very small, our research found: the chance of heredity of vitiligo first degree relatives (parents) is 13%, the chance of heredity of second degree relatives (grandfather or maternal grandfather) is even lower, about 5%. Therefore, vitiligo is generally not inherited, but there is a possibility of inheritance. Even if the gene is inherited, vitiligo will generally not develop if no common triggers occur.
4, will vitiligo affect other organs?
The main reason why vitiligo is caused by the destruction of melanocytes in the skin is that it generally does not affect other organs, such as liver, heart, kidneys, etc. The actual fact is that you can find a lot of people who are not able to get a lot of money for the purpose of the actual project. Therefore there is no need to worry about damage to other organs, including pregnancy.
5, vitiligo and diet have a relationship?
There is no relationship, no need to avoid spicy and other irritating foods. Some studies believe vitiligo is related to zinc and copper deficiency, but there is no clinical evidence to support that proper supplementation may be beneficial.
6, can vitiligo recover on its own?
Usually not. Self-remission or pigment recovery is very rare and most patients need comprehensive treatment to restore pigment. Pigment spots appear from the white patches and gradually expand until restoration.
7.What are the current treatment methods?
There are treatments such as Chinese herbal medicine, epidermal transplantation, glucocorticoids, photochemotherapy, phototherapy, laser, etc. The efficacy of single treatment is often lower than comprehensive treatment, and the principle of “early, combined and long-term” treatment is emphasized. The actual choice of the specific treatment plan, please consult a dermatologist.
It is more difficult. However, vitiligo can be controlled and even restored to normal skin, and the recurrence can be effectively controlled by taking drugs in the spring and summer when vitiligo is good.