What is the treatment of vitiligo?

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With the increasing incidence rate of vitiligo, most of the friends are becoming more and more worried about vitiligo in their own bodies, and think that vitiligo will infect each other, which is due to the lack of knowledge about vitiligo. In order not to let vitiligo patients continue to suffer more vitiligo harm, in addition to understanding some common sense of vitiligo, we should let the patients recover as soon as possible, so what are the treatment methods of vitiligo? Let's give you a brief introduction.

What is the treatment of vitiligo?

Topical hormone. The treatment of vitiligo is suitable for mild localized vitiligo with less than 10% of the area involved; After 1-2 months of continuous external use, the patients were treated with weak or moderate effect hormone for 1-2 months. Then, under the guidance of the doctor, see if it is necessary to repeat the treatment of super strong or strong hormone again. It is safe for young children to use weak and medium acting hormone externally, and it is recommended for older children and adults to use strong acting hormone externally, which will have good effect on the treatment of diseases.

Corticosteroids. This kind of treatment can be used orally or externally, or intramuscularly, which has certain curative effect on vitiligo, but the exact mechanism is not clear, and it is speculated that it may be related to the pathogenesis of autoimmunity. If patients choose this kind of treatment, should pay attention to follow the doctor's advice, can not take medicine or self injection, in order to avoid other adverse consequences, this is also one of the common treatment of vitiligo. Patients can take medicine for treatment in regular hospitals.

Photochemical therapy. Patients in the selection of specific drug treatment, according to the doctor's advice with long wave ultraviolet or sunlight to treat vitiligo. The mechanism of this treatment is still clear. It is speculated that it may promote the replication of melanocyte DNA, increase the number of melanocytes, or inhibit the abnormal autoimmune reaction in patients, but many patients are not suitable for this treatment.

matters needing attention

Avoid strong light exposure: in summer, if the ultraviolet rays are too strong, excessive exposure will certainly accelerate the consumption of melanocytes, which will accumulate a large number of toxic substances in melanocytes and cause damage to cells. The skin of patients with vitiligo is particularly sensitive. Therefore, appropriate sunscreen measures should be taken initially to prevent the skin from direct exposure to the hot sun, and sunscreen products suitable for the skin type and site should be used, Hat, parasol, long sleeve coat, etc. can also effectively block the damage of ultraviolet rays.