Is vitiligo a genetic disease

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Listen to my grandfather say that she always grow some white things recently, she bought a lot of ointment, but has no effect, and more and more, later asked an old Chinese medicine doctor, the doctor said it may be the precursor of vitiligo, let's talk about vitiligo is a genetic disease.

Is vitiligo a genetic disease

First of all: leukoplakia is not infectious, leukoplakia is a loss of performance after the skin melanin synthesis or metabolism disorders, so leukoplakia is not infectious. Leukoplakia is easily confused with vitiligo. After the patient discovers the skin white spot, must examine carefully.

Secondly, the incidence rate of vitiligo is 1% to 2%, and is also a common skin disease. Leukoplakia is a primary skin disease, which is a typical localized or generalized depigmentation of skin. Generally, patients begin to get sick at about 20 years old, with symptoms. White plaques often appear on the face, neck, back of hands and external genitalia.

Finally: leukoplakia and many skin diseases have similar symptoms, it can be an independent skin disease, can also be a part of the skin manifestations of a certain skin disease; can be congenital, can also be acquired; there are genetic factors, there are also infectious factors; there are many unknown causes of leukoplakia.

matters needing attention

For patients with leukoplakia this disease, should as soon as possible to the regular hospital for examination and treatment, in daily life, but also timely correct bad habits, in the diet must avoid contact with spicy and other stimulating food, eat more for the body good food, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, appropriate treatment We should do some physical exercises and form good habits of daily life.