Vitiligo is a common skin disease, characterized by symptoms such as reduced skin color, whitening, clear boundaries, and no subjective symptoms. Currently, dermatology's understanding of the causes of vitiligo remains unclear, making treatment quite challenging. What are the lifestyle precautions for vitiligo?
1. Avoid excessive sun exposure
The absence of melanin in the white patches makes it difficult to withstand strong ultraviolet rays from the sun, which may lead to redness, swelling, itching, or even small blisters on the affected areas. Therefore, when going out, you can choose to apply a concealer that protects the affected area while covering it up. Alternatively, sunscreen can be used for protection, though it does not have the same concealing effect.
2. Patients with active-stage vitiligo should reduce external stimulation
Patients with active-stage vitiligo should try to minimize mechanical stimulation, such as pressure, friction, and injuries to the skin caused by tight waistbands, etc., which may trigger the appearance of white patches. Other forms of local stimulation, such as burns, sunburns, radiation, chemical substances, chilblains, and infections, can also cause the spread of white patches.
3. Reduce...