A skin disease associated with the disappearance of melanin pigment in some parts of the body is called vitiligo. It is quite common in the world, although it is not transmitted from person to person, and is not congenital. The causes of vitiligo may be associated with a hereditary tendency, but without disease-provoking factors, it will not occur in any case. A he althy lifestyle protects against many ailments, including this one. Although sometimes a hormonal imbalance is enough to cause vitiligo disease.
Causes of disease
The main culprit is called stress. Experts believe that the causes of vitiligo lie in various disorders of the body, so the appearance of spots on the skin can serve as a kind of litmus test. Be that as it may, it is imperative to consult a doctor for a diagnosis. The study can identify causes of vitiligo such as chronic diseases of the internal organs, mental problems, chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases, disorders of the endocrine glands and intoxication, infectious diseases, physical or chemical damage to the skin, and sunburn. The spots do not develop too quickly and fairly evenly, but are damaged over the yearsthe areas merge together and turn into a noticeable cosmetic defect. If the causes of vitiligo have not been identified, the disease becomes chronic.
Symptoms of disease
The easiest way to eliminate the disease at the very beginning. You should start looking for the causes of vitiligo when the first spot appears, especially since they can be noticed quickly. They appear at the eyes or mouth, on the neck or skin of the extremities. Sometimes the affected area may be small for years, while other times the disease progresses rapidly. However, complete discoloration of the entire body almost never occurs. Please note that the disease becomes more noticeable in summer, when the skin around the damaged areas tans. The causes of vitiligo can go away, and then the spots will also disappear. But it happens that the symptoms intensify, especially in cases where the disease is combined with skin diseases such as alopecia, lichen, psoriasis or scleroderma. Side effects may include deterioration of liver function, chronic problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
How to treat this disease?
Treatment is quite difficult, so patients should be patient. In many cases, it is not enough to simply identify the causes of vitiligo. You can help the skin recover by using vitamins - thiamine, ascorbic acid and riboflavin. They affect pigment formation. When the causes of vitiligo lie in a reduced sensitivity to light, itrestored by ultraviolet irradiation or preparations "Beroksan", "Meladinin" or "Ammifurin". Copper sulfate drops may also be prescribed to be taken as a solution after meals. Sometimes copper sulphate electrophoresis helps. Non-malignant tumors, pregnancy, diseases of the kidneys, liver, stomach, blood or cardiovascular system, as well as excessive sensitivity to radiation exposure are considered contraindications that prevent treatment.
