Is vitiligo contagious
summary
In recent days, there are a lot of white spots on the body. I used to think it was bitten by something, and I didn't care if there was no discomfort. But later, more and more white spots will spread, and the white spots will become bigger and bigger, which looks like vitiligo. Now let's learn whether vitiligo is infectious.
Is vitiligo contagious
First, we need to understand what infection is. Infection is a parasitic process in which pathogens invade the human body. It is also a process of interaction and struggle. The main condition of infection is pathogen. Vitiligo is a depigmentation change of skin, mucosa and hair caused by the obvious reduction or loss of local melanin. It does not have pathogens, so vitiligo is not infectious.
Second: according to the situation, it is in the quiescent stage of vitiligo, which is the best time to treat vitiligo. It is suggested that patients should timely go to the vitiligo hospital for systematic etiology detection. Can vitiligo be inherited, find out the cause of melanin deficiency, and start with the etiology for targeted treatment, so as not to delay the disease and the best period of treatment.
Third: in fact, there is no need to worry, because vitiligo has a certain relationship with heredity, and there are reports of two monozygotic twins at the same time, but from a genetic point of view, heredity is only a factor in the pathogenesis of vitiligo. In addition, environmental factors, can vitiligo be inherited? For example: lifestyle, working and living environment, eating habits, mental state, etc., also play an important role. Generally, the onset of vitiligo can only occur when both genetic and environmental factors are met.
matters needing attention
In general, vitiligo is not contagious. However, if you have incorrect contact with the patient, you are likely to develop vitiligo. Therefore, in contact with patients with vitiligo must be more careful attention.