What is the cause of vitiligo

summary

There are a lot of white spots on my hands, but I didn't feel pain and itching, so I didn't pay attention to them. But later, the white spots will continue to spread. I went to the hospital to know it was vitiligo. Let's share the main causes of vitiligo.

What is the cause of vitiligo

First: vitiligo is a depigmentation spot caused by the loss or reduction of skin melanocytes. At present, the cause of the disease has not been clear. Clinical studies show that it is often related to the following factors: genetic factors, mental and neurological factors, autoimmune factors, melanocyte self destruction, endocrine factors, poor utilization of trace elements, contact with chemicals and infection.

Second: vitiligo is mainly the loss of melanin, there are dozens of predisposing factors, such as pressure, emergency, trauma, immune decline, endocrine disorders, tyrosine, copper ion relative lack, genetic, infection and so on, there are dozens of predisposing factors, so the treatment should not blind treatment, we must find out where the root of the disease, and then take the corresponding treatment.

Third: 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, mood, tobacco and alcohol, drug stimulation, mechanical stimulation, surgery, trauma, and so on.

matters needing attention

Vitiligo is a skin disease with melanin deficiency. There are many causes of vitiligo. There are dozens of main causes, such as trauma, heredity, endocrine disorder, infection, etc. so if you want to know your specific cause, you should go to a professional hospital for examination and treatment.