The symptoms of vitiligo are characterized by complete loss of pigmentation in the skin lesions, presenting as porcelain-white patches. The size and shape of these white patches vary, with clear boundaries and increased pigmentation at the edges. There are no subjective symptoms; however, after sun exposure, erythema may easily appear, and in some cases, even blisters may form, accompanied by sensations of burning pain and inflammation. Afterward, the white patches may expand beyond their original range. Skin lesions can occur on any part of the body but are more commonly seen on the back of fingers, wrists, forearms, face, neck, genitalia, and surrounding areas. Below, vitiligo experts from the Third Hospital of Shanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine will provide an introduction to help you understand vitiligo.
**Understanding Vitiligo**
White spots often distribute symmetrically or unilaterally, and sometimes they follow a band-like distribution along the nerves. In cases of head vitiligo, there is no pigment deposition around the edges, or occasionally, white hair makes the white patch less noticeable. Some white spots may resolve on their own, while for some patients, after summer sun exposure, pigmentation may regenerate in the center or edges of the white patches, though during winter this pigmentation tends to fade again. Some patients may also experience mucosal hypopigmentation, most commonly affecting the lips, followed by external genitalia. Eye pigmentation may also be affected, but generally, vision is not impaired. This type of mucosal vitiligo differs from the typical mucosal leukoplakia.
**Causes of Vitiligo**
Up to now, the exact cause of vitiligo remains unclear. Summarizing, there are nine factors involved: genetic factors; psychoneurotic factors; chemical factors; relative deficiency of tyrosine and copper ions; infection factors; trauma factors, etc. It is evident that the onset of vitiligo involves multiple aspects, but quite a number of patients cannot identify any specific triggering factors. Our research has found that regardless of where vitiligo occurs, it is related to microcirculation disorders. Vitiligo is not an incurable disease. Patients should trust modern medical technology, maintain an optimistic attitude, and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment.
**Introduction by Experts from the Third Hospital of Shanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine**
Vitiligo experts from the Third Hospital of Shanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine have provided the above introduction to help you understand vitiligo. This condition significantly affects the physical and mental health of patients. For those suffering from vitiligo, timely treatment is essential to ensure recovery. If you have further questions, please consult the experts at the Third Hospital of Shanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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The Third Hospital of Shanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a public institution directly under the provincial Health Department, specializing in vitiligo treatment. It is a secondary Class A specialized hospital.
Shanxi Vitiligo Treatment Hospital—Taiyuan Vitiligo Specialty Hospital—specializing in vitiligo treatment.
If you have vitiligo, visit the Vitiligo Specialty Department of the Third Hospital of Shanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Address: No. 2 Beiyuan Street, Pingyang Road, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Phone: 0351-7232426, 15834160395
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