How to take care of vitiligo?

vitiligoIt is a common acquired depigmentation disorder. Clinically, it is manifested as localized or widespread skin and retinal pigment depigmentation, which mainly affects aesthetics.

1. Dietary conditioning

Babies under 12 months of age: Due to the young age of the baby, complementary foods cannot be added, so no special dietary conditioning is required. Just make sure you have enough breast milk.

Children over 1 year old: You can appropriately increase the intake of protein and vitamin C, such as eggs, milk and other high-quality protein-rich foods, as well as apples, oranges and other fresh fruits and vegetables.

Adults: It is recommended that patients eat more foods such as black sesame seeds, walnuts, and animal liver, which help the production of melanocytes.

2. Life conditioning

In daily life, patients should avoid sun exposure and pay attention to sun protection measures when going out, such as applying sunscreen and wearing sun-protective clothing. At the same time, it is also necessary to maintain a good attitude and avoid the influence of bad emotions such as excessive tension and anxiety.

3. Exercise conditioning

Proper physical exercise can improve the body's immunity and also help the recovery of the disease. However, it is important to choose the appropriate exercise method and intensity to avoid the spread of white spots caused by strenuous exercise.

4. Other precautions

You should also pay attention to personal hygiene, take a shower and change clothes frequently to avoid infection caused by bacterial growth. If you have uncomfortable symptoms, you should seek medical attention promptly.