What is the best treatment for vitiligo and the causes of vitiligo
vitiligoIt is a common acquired depigmentation disorder that can occur anywhere on the body. The cause is unknown, but it may be related to genetics, autoimmune diseases, etc.
1. Treatment
1. Medication: for the localized typevitiligoFor patients, under the guidance of a doctor, topical glucocorticoid ointments, such as halomethasone cream, mometasone furoate cream, etc., can play an anti-inflammatory role, thereby controlling the development of the disease;
2. Phototherapy: If the patient's condition is more serious, it needs to be improved by narrow-band UVB irradiation according to the doctor's instructions, which can promote the regeneration of melanocytes, and can also speed up the metabolism of the skin, which is helpful for the recovery of the disease;
3. Surgical treatment: If the above methods are not effective, autologous epidermal transplantation or microdermal transplantation can also be used for treatment, which is usually suitable for patients with vitiligo in the stable stage.
2. Causes of the disease
1. Genetic factors: vitiligo has a certain tendency to family aggregation, some studies have found that when one of the parents suffers from this disease, the probability of their children suffering from the disease is 5%~8%, and when both parents suffer from this disease, the probability of their children suffering from the disease is as high as 40%-60%;
2. Autoimmune diseases: partialvitiligoPatients with other autoimmune diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, pernicious anemia, etc.;
3. Neuropsychiatric theory: due to long-term tension or excessive pressure, the body has endocrine disorders, which are then inducedvitiligoof occurrences.
In addition to the above relatively common causes, there are other possible diseases, such as melanosis, tinea versicolor, etc., it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment, complete the examination and clear diagnosis, and give targeted treatment or treatment under the guidance of a doctor.