Vitiligo is not a contagious disease, there will be no mutual infection. The cause of vitiligo has not been completely clear, it is recommended to combine with the doctor’s advice standardized treatment.
Vitiligo is a variety of causes of skin and mucous membrane pigmentation disease, the cause is not yet completely clear, the current considerations may be related to immunity, genetic, mental and other factors. It is the main damage manifested in the skin mucous membranes at the emergence of well-defined white patches, can be localized distribution, or segmental distribution, or the whole body ubiquitous.
The appearance of white patches on the exposed parts of the skin is recommended to pay attention to, you can go to the dermatology department of the hospital, a clear diagnosis. Determined to be caused by vitiligo, mometasone furoate, halometasone and other topical hormonal ointment or tacrolimus ointment, pimecrolimus cream can be given to slow down the progress of the white patches to a certain extent, so that part of the skin to restore the color.
Oral medications such as prednisone, if necessary, can help improve. It can also be restored by light therapy such as 308 excimer laser, or melanocyte transplantation i.e. transplanting autologous melanocytes to the depigmented area, which can achieve the purpose of pigment restoration.
To summarize, vitiligo is not a contagious disease and will not be transmitted to others. If you find skin damage, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and treat it with the doctor’s advice.