How to treat vitiligo on the legs and feet

Vitiligo is a common acquired depigmented mucocutaneous disease that manifests as localized or generalized vitiligo. Patients with vitiligo on their legs and feet should seek medical attention in time and undergo medication, physical therapy, and surgery under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Drug treatment: commonly used drugs include glucocorticoids, such as mometasone furoate cream, halomethasone cream, etc., which can inhibit immune response, alleviate local inflammation, and promote melanocyte proliferation; Calcineurin inhibitors, such as tacrolimus ointment, pimecrolimus cream, etc., can also be used, which have anti-inflammatory effects and are suitable for patients with stable vitiligo.Vitamin D3 derivatives can also be used, such as calcipotriene ointment, taccacisol ointment, etc.;

2. Physical therapy: mainly including phototherapy and excimer laser therapy. Phototherapy uses specific wavelengths of ultraviolet light to irradiate the affected area to stimulate melanocyte activity to restore skin tone. Excimer laser therapy is the thermal effect of the laser that destroys abnormal melanocytes while stimulating normal melanocyte proliferation;

3. Surgical treatment: For patients with more serious conditions, autologous epidermal transplantation can be selected for treatment under the guidance of doctors. In this method, the active melanocytes isolated from their normal skin are transplanted to the vitiligo area to achieve the effect of restoring skin tone;

4. Other treatments: Avoid sun exposure and traumatic stimulation in daily life, and maintain a good attitude. Pay attention to balanced nutrition in the diet, and appropriately supplement foods rich in tyrosine, such as lean meat, animal liver, etc.

Patients are advised to take care of their skin in their daily lives to avoid trauma or sun exposure. If you have uncomfortable symptoms, you should seek medical attention in time.