What are the problems that need to be paid attention to when taking vitiligo medication?

vitiligoIt is a common acquired depigmentation disorder. At present, there is no specific therapy, and various methods are mainly used in clinical practice to control the progression of the disease and promote the repigmentation of skin lesions.

1. Oral medicine:

1. Hormones: such as prednisone acetate tablets, etc., which can inhibit immune response and melanocyte proliferation, so as to achieve therapeutic effects;

2. Photosensitizers: such as psoralen tincture, etc., can increase the production of melanin, but they need to be used under the guidance of a doctor and pay attention to avoiding sun exposure;

3. Traditional Chinese medicine preparations: such as Bailing tablets, Baiba stage tablets, etc., have the effect of regulating the body's immunity and help restore normal skin color.

2. External drugs:

1. Calcineurin inhibitors: such as tacrolimus ointment, pimecrolimus cream, etc., which exert efficacy by inhibiting the function of T lymphocytes, and are suitable for patients in the stable phase and those who are not suitable for glucocorticoids;

2. Vitamin D derivatives: such as calcipotriene ointment, taccathinol ointment, etc., can reduce the enlargement of vitiligo by regulating the maturation process of keratinocytes, while increasing the number of local T cells, enhancing their activity, and then playing a therapeutic role;

3. Chinese patent medicine: such asvitiligoCapsules, white pills, etc., can be treated by clearing heat and cooling the blood, invigorating the blood and dispelling wind.

During the period of taking the above drugs, you should also pay attention to a light diet and eat less spicy and irritating foods, so as not to affect the absorption of the drugs. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.