The reason why vitiligo patients have a condition that cannot be cured for a long time

vitiligois a common acquired depigmentation disorder characterized by localized or widespread complete depigmentation of the mucocutaneous membranes. If the patient's condition is not controlled and improved for a long time, it may be due to improper treatment, non-standard drug treatment, etc.

1. Reasons

1. Improper treatment:vitiligoThe cause is unknown, but it may be related to genetic factors, autoimmune diseases, etc. At present, there is no clinical cure for the disease, so long-term treatment is required.However, some patients choose improper treatment during the treatment process, such as the use of hormone drugs or insufficient dose of phototherapy, which may lead to a long-term unrelieved condition;

2. Non-standard drug treatment: The pathogenesis of vitiligo is relatively complex, and the pathogenesis of different types of vitiligo is also different. For some special types of vitiligo, such as segmental vitiligo, the effect of external drug treatment alone is not good, and oral drugs and local irradiation of 308 excimer laser are required to achieve better efficacy. However, if the patient stops or reduces the dose on his own, it will also lead to recurrent episodes of the disease, resulting in the above conditions.

2. Precautions

It is recommended that patients with vitiligo go to the hospital in time, carry out standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor, and adhere to the medication according to the doctor's instructions.At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining a good attitude and avoid excessive mood swings, so as not to affect the recovery of the disease. You should also pay attention to a healthy diet, you can eat foods rich in vitamin C, such as tomatoes, kiwifruit, etc., which can help promote the production of melanocytes and help improve the condition.