What are the causes of vitiligo

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Recently, a friend with a lot of white spots on his skin went to the hospital to see a doctor and learned that he had vitiligo. He didn't understand why he had vitiligo for no reason, so he asked the doctor for relevant information. Now let's analyze the causes of vitiligo.

What are the causes of vitiligo

First: the pathogenesis of vitiligo is complex, including autoimmune theory, melanin cell self destruction theory, neurochemical factor theory, genetic factors, trace element changes and mental factors, microcirculation disorders, diet, emotion, tobacco and alcohol, drug stimulation, mechanical stimulation, surgery, trauma, and so on.

According to the statistics, the incidence of vitiligo in the late summer or spring was higher than that in the early spring (95.54%). Among the common causes of vitiligo, 6.8% were caused by exposure to the sun. This is due to the sun exposure, melanin cell function, tyrosinase and DOPA oxidation of intermediate substances are destroyed, intermediate substances is an important protective mechanism, once this protective mechanism consumption decline, melanin will be destroyed.

Third: there are dozens of causes of vitiligo, such as mental stress, decreased immunity, endocrine disorders, trauma, heredity and infection. No matter what disease is treated, we need to find out the missing pathogenic factors first, and carry out targeted treatment. If the patient does not find a regular professional research institution for the treatment of vitiligo to carry out systematic etiological detection, then blindly use drug treatment, so as not to aggravate the disease.

matters needing attention

Many people are not clear about the cause of vitiligo. In fact, there are many causes of vitiligo. However, as long as we pay attention to maintaining a healthy life and keep the living environment clean, we can effectively prevent the disease, but if we have a disease, we must treat it as soon as possible.