If you find that you have vitiligo, how to treat this disease is better

vitiligoIt is a common acquired depigmented mucocutaneous disorder characterized by localized or widespread complete depigmentation of the mucocutaneous membranes. Patients need to go to the hospital in time for medication, physical therapy, surgical treatment, etc. under the guidance of doctors.

1. Medication:vitiligoThe etiology is not clear, but it may be related to genetic factors, autoimmune factors, and the self-destructive theory of melanocytes. If the area of vitiligo is small and the number is small, it can be treated with medications such as tacrolimus ointment, pimecrolimus cream, etc., under the guidance of a doctor.For patients with advanced disease, oral corticosteroids such as prednisone tablets and prednisone acetate tablets can be treated according to the doctor's instructions;

2. Physical therapy: such as phototherapy, including narrowband UVB irradiation therapy, excimer laser therapy, etc., suitable for patients with stable vitiligo. In addition, local irradiation can also be carried out by the 308 excimer laser therapy device, which can promote melanocyte production and help restore skin tone;

3. Surgical treatment: For patients with stable vitiligo, if the white patches are large, they can be treated by autologous epidermal transplantation. In addition, microdermal transplantation and single-plant hair follicle transplantation can also be used for treatment.

In addition to the above treatments, patients are advised to pay attention to sun protection in their daily life and avoid ultraviolet rays that irradiate the affected skin for a long time. At the same time, it is important to maintain a good mindset and avoid getting too emotional or nervous.