What fruits can people with vitiligo eat?

Written by Xie Ming Feng

Dermatology

Updated on September 29, 2024

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Any type of fruit can be consumed as long as it is done normally, appropriately, and in moderation. Even fruits rich in vitamin C have little impact on vitiligo. Consuming fresh fruits normally provides various vitamins and trace elements, which are beneficial to the human body. However, long-term excessive intake of vitamin C-rich foods, medications, or fruits may trigger vitiligo.

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The term "progressive stage of vitiligo" refers to a phase in which the skin condition vitiligo is actively spreading, with new patches forming and existing patches expanding.

The progression phase of vitiligo, also known as its development phase, is characterized by the enlarging and whitening of the skin patches. This phase primarily signifies that the patches are expanding and becoming more pronounced in color. Vitiligo is related to factors such as reduced immunity, genetic heritage, copper deficiency in the body, or local injuries. Through proper treatment, the progression phase can gradually shift into a recovery phase, where melanin increasingly covers the white patches. Some patients may enter a stationary phase where neither medication nor lack of treatment changes the condition of the vitiligo; typically, if there’s no change for over a year, it enters this stationary phase. If it is determined that the vitiligo is in the progression phase, prompt treatment is crucial to prevent the condition from worsening, which could make treatment more difficult.

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Will vitiligo recur after skin grafting?

Vitiligo generally enters a stable phase after which skin grafting is quite effective. The stable phase is typically reached when, after about a year of treatment, there are basically no changes, no worsening or improvement in the condition, which is referred to as the stable phase. Using the method of skin grafting to directly implant melanocytes into the depigmented regions tends to be effective. Generally, after skin grafting, melanin quickly proliferates and extensively covers the depigmented areas. However, the factors causing this disease are quite complex. Some individuals, especially those with lower immunity, might experience recurrence even after a successful graft. Therefore, personal health status and clinical evidence should be considered individually.

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What elements should be supplemented for vitiligo?

Most patients with vitiligo have a certain relationship with a deficiency in copper in their bodies; copper aids in the synthesis of melanin, so it can be somewhat helpful for vitiligo patients to appropriately supplement with copper for treatment. However, for some patients, their condition is not related to a lack of copper, but rather due to a simple reduction in immunity, family genetics, or localized trauma. These patients can receive symptom-targeted treatment, and the use of 308 laser during treatment can enhance results. It is important to regularly exercise, boost immunity, consume more black-colored foods, and avoid eating too many foods rich in vitamin C, such as strawberries, oranges, tomatoes, pineapples, and mangoes. Generally, after complete recovery from vitiligo, the rate of recurrence is relatively low.

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Can patients with vitiligo use mobile phones?

Generally speaking, playing with mobile phones does not affect patients with vitiligo, but it is important not to stay up late while using them. If staying up late regularly leads to a decreased immune function, it can worsen the symptoms of vitiligo. Vitiligo is mainly associated with reduced immunity, genetic heritage, a lack of copper in the body, or local trauma. Once detected, it is crucial to seek formal treatment in the dermatology department of a reputable hospital. Oral medication combined with topical drugs, along with the 308 laser treatment, yields better results. Consuming more black-colored foods is recommended, while it is best to avoid consuming too much food rich in vitamin C. If long-term treatment is ineffective, melanin transplantation can also be considered. It is essential to undergo formal treatment; otherwise, the affected area may continue to expand, and the difficulty of treatment will also increase.

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Does vitiligo spread through close contact?

Vitiligo is a type of autoimmune systemic disease. The most common causes of the disease are decreased immunity, genetic heredity, copper deficiency in the body, or local injuries. This disease is not contagious, which means that contact or living together will not transmit it to each other, and this can be reassured. However, treating this disease can be quite troublesome, time-consuming, and slow in showing results. Once diagnosed, it is essential to seek treatment in the dermatology department of a reputable hospital. Treatment options can include oral medication combined with topical drugs and 308 laser treatment, which tends to have quicker effects. During and after the treatment, it is necessary to continue using medication to consolidate the effects, enhance physical exercise, boost immunity, and consume more black-colored foods. Foods rich in vitamin C should not be consumed in excess.