What Are the Potential Harms of Vitiligo?
The hazards of vitiligo mainly include affecting appearance, psychological barriers, and inducing other diseases.
I. Affecting Appearance
1. White patches: Vitiligo is a common acquired pigmentary skin disease, manifesting as localized or generalized complete loss of skin and mucosal pigment. Due to the destruction of melanocytes, white patches appear on the local skin, appearing milky white or light pink, with clear boundaries and smooth surface without scales.
2. Patchy lesions: After contracting vitiligo, patients may suffer from damage to various parts of their bodies. In the early stages of onset, white patches of varying sizes may appear on multiple parts of the patient's face and neck, and gradually spread to all parts of the body.
II. Psychological Barriers
Vitiligo can cause significant psychological harm to patients, as it affects their appearance and leads to negative emotions such as inferiority, anxiety, and depression, which can have a negative impact on their lives and work.
III. Inducing Other Diseases
Vitiligo can also increase the risk of cancer, as there is a relationship between vitiligo and the occurrence of malignant tumors. If a patient has vitiligo, they may have a higher incidence of hyperthyroidism, diabetes, primary immunodeficiency syndrome, and other diseases. It is recommended that patients seek medical treatment promptly and can be treated with drugs such as psoralen tincture and compound kali孜然 tincture under the guidance of a doctor. If necessary, improvement can be achieved through phototherapy. It is also important to maintain a good mindset and avoid excessive mental stress in daily life.
