What are the characteristics of vitiligo in the elderly?

old agevitiligoThe pathogenesis is characterized by a large area of vitiligo, a wide range of distribution, and a long course of disease. Patients need to actively cooperate with the doctor in their treatment.

1. Symptoms

1. Large area of vitiligo: old agevitiligoIt is a common acquired depigmentation disorder that may be caused by genetic factors or an autoimmune disorder. As the disease progresses, white patches of different sizes appear on the skin, and the white patches will gradually spread and the edges will be more defined.

2. Wide distribution: The white spots of elderly vitiligo patients are usually distributed on the face, neck and back of the hands, and will also affect the appearance.

3. Long course of disease: senile vitiligo is a chronic disease, if you do not cooperate with the doctor for treatment in time, it may make the disease continue to develop, and even increase the difficulty of treatment.

2. Treatment

It is recommended that patients can use drugs such as mometasone furoate cream and halomethasone cream for topical application under the guidance of a doctor, which can play an anti-inflammatory role. At the same time, you can also take drugs such as oral transfer factor solution and thymus peptide enteric-coated tablets according to the doctor's instructions to enhance immunity, which can promote the recovery of the disease to a certain extent.

In daily life, you should also pay attention to the usual nursing work, and should take sunscreen measures when going out to avoid ultraviolet rays for a long time, so as not to aggravate the condition. In addition, it is also necessary to maintain a good attitude and avoid being overly emotional or nervous, so as not to affect the recovery of the disease.