The harm of hormone in the treatment of vitiligo

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Vitiligo is a common disease in our daily life, but it is difficult to treat vitiligo. My friend suffers from vitiligo. For patients with vitiligo, we should find and treat it early. About the harm of hormone treatment of vitiligo, let me tell you.

The harm of hormone in the treatment of vitiligo

Harm 1: hormone drugs will do some harm to the body. Long term use of glucocorticoids in patients with vitiligo can cause abnormal calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body due to its effect on water and salt metabolism, which can cause poor bone calcification and bone lesions including osteoporosis.

Harm 2: the dosage of hormone is very small, between the physiological dose and small dose, and the course of disease is short, generally within 3-4 months. This dose and course of disease had little effect on water and salt metabolism. Vitiligo occurs in adolescents, their material metabolism is in a vigorous period, and they suffer little negative impact.

Harm three: drug treatment of vitiligo with ultraviolet radiation can improve the effect. Ultraviolet can promote the increase of vitamin D, which is conducive to the absorption of calcium and avoid osteoporosis. Dietary regulation also helps to absorb calcium. Doctors will choose drugs carefully according to their condition.

matters needing attention

For patients with vitiligo this disease, to achieve early detection and early treatment, to have a persistent attitude to face and treat this disease, there are many methods for the treatment of vitiligo, such as drugs, phototherapy, skin grafting, laser treatment, etc., depending on the patient's own suitable treatment. The most effective is melanin gene comprehensive intervention therapy.