Vitiligo

 

A brief summary

• It occurs due to the death or stopping of the work of the pigment cells that produce melanin.
• Its symptoms and signs include the loss of skin color and the appearance of white spots in various areas of the body.
• Vitiligo can affect any area of ​​the skin; But the face, neck, hands and mouth is the most common.
• Protecting the skin from the sun is one of the most important guidelines that must be followed for the injured.
• The disease cannot be prevented. The methods of treatment also differ from person to person.

introduction

• It is a skin disease that occurs due to the loss of natural skin color and the appearance of white spots that can affect the skin or any part of the body, and may also affect hair and inside the mouth. The condition also differs from person to person, as it is not possible to predict the rate of the skin's insistence and loss of color, and the disease is not considered infectious; Where it affects all skin types; But it may be more clear in dark skin.

Other names for the disease

• Al -Bajah - leprosy.

Vitiligo types

• Non -definitive vitiligo: it is closely associated with autoimmune conditions; Where the immune system attacks the body cells, causing white spots throughout the body.
• Category Vitiligo: It is limited to one side or one area in the body, and it usually begins at an early age.
• Comprehensive Vitiligo (prevalent): includes most parts of the body.
• There is no way to determine whether vitiligo will spread or remain confined to one place.

the reason

• In the human body, the color of hair and skin is determined by melanin, and vitiligo occurs when the chromosome cells that produce melanin die or stop working, and this may be due to a problem in the immune system; But the reason is still unclear.

Risk factors

• Immune system disorder.
• Family history.
• HIV, (thyroid disease or alopecia).

Symptoms

The main sign of it is the loss of skin tone, usually on the areas exposed to sunlight (such as: hands, feet, arms, face and lips). It also includes

• Infinitely loss of skin tone and the appearance of white spots.
• White color appears on the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard.
• Color loss in tissues (mucous membranes) inside the mouth and nose.
• Change the color of the inner layer of the eyeball (retina).
• Colorful of the blood vessels in the skin in pink.
• When do you have to see a doctor?
• When noting the previous signs and symptoms.

Complications

• Sunburn.
• Eye problems (such as: iris inflammation).
• Hearing loss.

Diagnosis

• Clinical examination.
• Medical and family history.
• Laboratory tests: blood analysis.
• Other tests: Take a small sample (biopsy) of the affected skin.

Treatment

There are many options for treatment, some may take long

Topical medications on the skin for small areas: (such as: corticosteroid). Also, some of these medications should not be used on the face due to the possible side effects.

Flue therapy to restore color loss on the skin: It works better on the face and may be less effective on the hands and feet.

Photo therapy (Bouva) and sorraline to restore skin color: it can be applied to the skin or taken orally.

The surgery: It is only for adults with vitiligo and has not changed (stable) for at least 6 months.

Prevention

There is no way to prevent vitiligo; But awareness of the signs is the most important element to address the problem.

Guidance for people with vitiligo

Protect the skin from the sun by wearing protective clothes and using sunscreen.

Avoid using a private family to tan (tan).

Reducing stress and tension and working on psychological stability.

Avoid exposure to some chemicals, for example in the field of work.

Avoid using creams and mixes that are not medically licensed.

Stay away from the treatment test depending on the experiences of others.

Common questions

Is there any relationship between vitiligo and cancer?

No, vitiligo is not a kind of cancer. It also does not lead to cancer.

Is it possible to treat a child with vitiligo?

Yes, but some treatments are not suitable for children; So the appropriate treatment should be discussed with the specialist.

Is there a special diet for people with vitiligo?

There is no medical evidence that indicates any food and vitiligo. Therefore, it is not recommended to make nutritional changes.

Is there a glutathione treatment to unify the color?

Yes, there are glutathione needles to unify the color; But it is unsafe and not authorized; Because they have serious side effects (such as: leather allergy); It may cause disorders in thyroid and other kidney function that may reach kidney failure. As for glutathione pills, doctors have proven that they are not effective in unifying the skin tone.

Misconception

There are some vitamins, amino acids and enzymes to restore skin tone.

Truth: Most of them have not been studied, so there is no evidence of its authenticity. The potential side effects are not clear.

Drinking milk after eating fish causes vitiligo.

Truth: There is no truth to what indicates this saying.

There is a final treatment for vitiligo through stem cells.

Truth: There is no scientific evidence yet.