Segmental vitiligo treatment

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 04, 2024
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There are currently multiple ways to treat segmental vitiligo, with the most conventional being a combination of oral medication, topical medication, and 308 laser treatment. If the disease is in the stable phase, melanocyte transplantation can also be considered. The stable phase refers to the condition where, after repeated treatments, there are no changes, no recovery, and no further expansion for a year. This disease is somewhat related to personal immunity, so it is important to regularly exercise to strengthen immunity, consume more dark-colored foods, and avoid eating too much food rich in vitamin C. Proper treatment at a qualified hospital's dermatology department can lead to a complete cure of the disease with persistent treatment.

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Segmental vitiligo treatment

There are currently multiple ways to treat segmental vitiligo, with the most conventional being a combination of oral medication, topical medication, and 308 laser treatment. If the disease is in the stable phase, melanocyte transplantation can also be considered. The stable phase refers to the condition where, after repeated treatments, there are no changes, no recovery, and no further expansion for a year. This disease is somewhat related to personal immunity, so it is important to regularly exercise to strengthen immunity, consume more dark-colored foods, and avoid eating too much food rich in vitamin C. Proper treatment at a qualified hospital's dermatology department can lead to a complete cure of the disease with persistent treatment.

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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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Are vitiligo and white patches the same? What is the difference?

Vitiligo and leukoderma are completely different concepts. Vitiligo can manifest as porcelain white patches, while leukoderma is a sign, not a specific diagnosis. It includes diseases like pityriasis alba, post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, and achromic nevus, all of which can appear as white patchy changes and are non-specific. In terms of diagnosis, it requires further combination of clinical and auxiliary examinations to be confirmed. Vitiligo is a pigmentary loss disease, whose causes are unknown. The disease may be related to various factors such as genetics, metabolic environment, and trauma, and requires symptomatic treatment such as immune modulation. Medications include oral folic acid, niacinamide, and compound glycyrrhizin tablets.

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What is the probability of contracting vitiligo?

The causes of vitiligo are related to a decrease in autoimmunity, family genetics, copper deficiency in the body, or local trauma. This disease is not contagious, with zero chance of transmission between individuals. Once it occurs, it is essential to seek proper treatment at the dermatology department of a regular hospital. Generally, smaller areas are relatively easier to treat, and larger areas can also be improved or cured with long-term persistence. In addition to oral and topical medications, 308 laser treatment can be used for better results. During treatment, it is important to exercise to strengthen immunity, avoid spicy and irritating foods, avoid staying up late, eat more black foods, and try not to consume too much food rich in vitamin C.

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What are the symptoms of vitiligo on the head?

Vitiligo has numerous causative factors, including diminished immune function, genetic predisposition, copper deficiency in the body, or localized trauma. Vitiligo commonly manifests on the scalp as white, patchy areas of skin, and the hair attached to these patches may also turn white. In some cases, the affected area may gradually expand, spreading to the face or the trunk of the body. Once white patches are observed on the scalp, and the hair in these patches turns white, it is strongly suspected to be vitiligo and should be medically treated at a dermatology department in a reputable hospital. If the affected area is small, complete recovery is possible with proper treatment. During treatment, it is important to exercise regularly and boost the immune system.