Vitiligo is a common acquired depigmentation disease. Its etiology is still unclear, which may be related to genetics, autoimmune factors, and other factors. Clinically, it often manifests as white spots or white hair on the skin, accompanied by symptoms such as hair turning white. I. Early Symptoms
1. Skin: Patients with early-stage vitiligo generally have no obvious discomfort and usually discover white patches of varying sizes on a certain part of the body by accident. The edges are clear, the surface is smooth, and there will be no atrophy or desquamation;
2. Hair: In some patients, the hair in the affected area may also turn white, but a few patients may have normal skin color or light pink hair.
II. Late Symptoms
As the disease progresses, the white spots will gradually expand and merge into island-like shapes, and the hair on the white spots will also turn white. If the patient does not receive timely treatment, it will lead to continuous expansion of the white spots, which may even affect the eyelids, auricles, lips, and other parts. Due to the damage to melanocytes, the patient's ability to defend against ultraviolet rays is weaker, which can easily lead to solar dermatitis. If exposed to the sun for a long time, it can also cause local sunburn, resulting in blisters, redness, and other phenomena. It is recommended that patients promptly visit the hospital for treatment and use medication under the guidance of a doctor, such as Compound Calitriol Tincture, Tacrolimus Ointment, etc. When necessary, autologous epidermal transplantation can be used for treatment. In daily life, it is also necessary to pay attention to sun protection measures and avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods to avoid affecting the recovery of the disease.
