Large patches of skin may be associated with diseases such as vitiligo, café au lait, and florid chaffing. It can be handled by general treatment, medication or physical therapy.
1. Vitiligo: Vitiligo may cause large patches of skin and should be avoided in the sun. Patients should follow the doctor’s instructions to use topical hydrocortisone, trimethoprim and other glucocorticoid drugs, which have immunosuppressive effects. Or apply calcium-modulated neural phosphatase inhibitors locally, such as tacrolimus ointment and pimecrolimus cream, to improve the symptoms.
2. Coffee spots: If the skin has a large patch caused by coffee spots, you should avoid scratching the affected area and pay attention to maintaining hygiene and cleanliness. Patients can use Q laser, intense pulsed light and other physical ways of treatment to remove pigment particles and improve symptoms.
3. maculopapular furfura: skin long large spots may also be caused by maculopapular furfura, patients can be under the guidance of a doctor to use topical clotrimazole, econazole and other antifungal drugs; moderate to severe patients can take itraconazole, fluconazole and other antifungal drugs, to play the role of anti-inflammatory and bactericidal, and to promote the recovery.
The causes of large patches of skin are different, and it is recommended that patients seek medical attention, undergo relevant examinations to identify the cause of the disease, and be treated under the guidance of a doctor.