Patients with vitiligo should see the dermatology department.

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on February 10, 2025
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Vitiligo belongs to the category of dermatological diseases, and its treatment requires seeking care from the dermatology department of a reputable hospital. This disease is associated with factors such as decreased immunity, family genetics, ketone deficiency in the body, or local trauma. If white patches appear on the body, it is necessary to visit a dermatology department at a reputable hospital and use a Wood's lamp for diagnosis to confirm whether it is vitiligo. If confirmed, active treatment should be pursued, typically involving oral medication, topical medication, and laser therapy. During treatment, it is important to exercise to strengthen the immune system, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and consume more black-colored foods, while limiting the intake of foods rich in vitamin C. After recovery, it is advisable to use a Wood's lamp again to check that the pigmentation is even. Regular exercise post-recovery can effectively prevent the recurrence of the disease.

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What are the treatment methods for vitiligo?

Currently, there are many methods to treat vitiligo, with the most traditional being oral and topical medications, combined with 308 laser treatment. For larger affected areas, fire needle therapy followed by 308 laser treatment can also be used. If the vitiligo is in a stable phase, meaning there has been no change for at least a year, whether treated or not, and no expansion or shrinkage has been observed, this is called the stable phase. In such cases, melanocyte transplantation can be employed. Generally, the more methods are used to treat vitiligo, the better the outcomes. It is advisable to seek treatment in the dermatology department of a reputable hospital using standardized treatments. Avoid using folk remedies or single treatments, as they may delay proper treatment and complicate the condition.

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What fruits can people with vitiligo eat?

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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Is there a difference between white patches and vitiligo?

White patches and vitiligo have clear distinctions. White patches primarily refer to localized hypopigmentation on the skin, a type of macule where pigment loss occurs due to a reduction in function or number of melanocytes. White patches can appear on the skin due to various reasons or diseases, including post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, tinea versicolor, and pityriasis alba. Vitiligo, on the other hand, usually refers to a specific skin condition. The causes of vitiligo are multiple and can be related to psychological factors, autoimmune dysfunction, leading to the destruction and reduction in melanocytes. The appearance of white patches in localized skin areas is called vitiligo, and its typical lesion is also a localized white patch, which is a type of white patch. Therefore, diseases causing white patches could potentially include vitiligo or other conditions. Vitiligo is just one possible cause of white patches.

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Patients with vitiligo should see the dermatology department.

Vitiligo belongs to the category of dermatological diseases, and its treatment requires seeking care from the dermatology department of a reputable hospital. This disease is associated with factors such as decreased immunity, family genetics, ketone deficiency in the body, or local trauma. If white patches appear on the body, it is necessary to visit a dermatology department at a reputable hospital and use a Wood's lamp for diagnosis to confirm whether it is vitiligo. If confirmed, active treatment should be pursued, typically involving oral medication, topical medication, and laser therapy. During treatment, it is important to exercise to strengthen the immune system, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and consume more black-colored foods, while limiting the intake of foods rich in vitamin C. After recovery, it is advisable to use a Wood's lamp again to check that the pigmentation is even. Regular exercise post-recovery can effectively prevent the recurrence of the disease.

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Can people with vitiligo eat apples?

People with vitiligo can eat apples, however, long-term excessive intake of vitamin C is one of the inducers of vitiligo. Generally, consuming vitamin C in daily amounts exceeding 1-3 grams for several months could potentially trigger vitiligo. Nevertheless, vitamin C is also an antioxidant, which can help eliminate oxygen free radicals in the body. Excessive oxygen free radicals can also damage our melanocytes. Therefore, eating an appropriate amount of fruits containing vitamin C does not greatly affect vitiligo, and there is no need to completely avoid fresh fruits and foods containing vitamin C.