Can patients with vitiligo use mobile phones?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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Generally speaking, playing with mobile phones does not affect patients with vitiligo, but it is important not to stay up late while using them. If staying up late regularly leads to a decreased immune function, it can worsen the symptoms of vitiligo. Vitiligo is mainly associated with reduced immunity, genetic heritage, a lack of copper in the body, or local trauma. Once detected, it is crucial to seek formal treatment in the dermatology department of a reputable hospital. Oral medication combined with topical drugs, along with the 308 laser treatment, yields better results. Consuming more black-colored foods is recommended, while it is best to avoid consuming too much food rich in vitamin C. If long-term treatment is ineffective, melanin transplantation can also be considered. It is essential to undergo formal treatment; otherwise, the affected area may continue to expand, and the difficulty of treatment will also increase.

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Are vitiligo and white patches the same? What is the difference?

Vitiligo and leukoderma are completely different concepts. Vitiligo can manifest as porcelain white patches, while leukoderma is a sign, not a specific diagnosis. It includes diseases like pityriasis alba, post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, and achromic nevus, all of which can appear as white patchy changes and are non-specific. In terms of diagnosis, it requires further combination of clinical and auxiliary examinations to be confirmed. Vitiligo is a pigmentary loss disease, whose causes are unknown. The disease may be related to various factors such as genetics, metabolic environment, and trauma, and requires symptomatic treatment such as immune modulation. Medications include oral folic acid, niacinamide, and compound glycyrrhizin tablets.

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Vitiligo symptoms

Vitiligo is a common skin depigmentation disorder, often occurring in adolescents. It is difficult to detect in its early stages and presents no distinct symptoms. Initially, vitiligo manifests as small white spots, which vary in size and shape. These spots are pale white, making them distinctly different from the surrounding skin color, with clear boundaries and noticeable pigment deposition around them. Over time, these small white spots may change and gradually spread to the surrounding areas, causing the area of depigmentation to increase, eventually forming larger patches.

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What fruits should not be eaten with vitiligo?

There are many factors that contribute to the formation of vitiligo, mainly related to reduced immunity, family genetics, ketone deficiency in the body, or local trauma. Once it occurs, it is important to consume more dark-colored foods, such as black rice, black beans, black sesame, black mushrooms, and mushrooms. Foods or fruits high in Vitamin C should be avoided, such as strawberries, oranges, tomatoes, pineapples, and mangoes, as high Vitamin C content can lead to faster pigment loss. Furthermore, it is crucial to seek formal treatment for this condition. The larger the affected area, the longer the treatment period. Persistence is essential, and treatment can include oral medications, topical medications, and complementary 308 laser therapy, which can be effective. Continued treatment can gradually lead to recovery.

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Can vitiligo patches be tattooed?

Vitiligo is related to decreased immunity, genetic heredity, copper deficiency in the body, or local trauma. Therefore, it is advised not to tattoo over vitiligo patches, as tattooing can cause trauma to the skin surface and potentially lead to more severe loss of melanin. People with this condition should avoid getting tattoos. They should seek standard treatment at a regular hospital's dermatology department. Treatment typically involves oral medications, topical medications, and the use of a 308-nm excimer laser, which can accelerate recovery. During treatment, it is important to exercise regularly to boost immunity. It is recommended to eat more black foods and to avoid an excess of vitamin C-rich foods and spicy, stimulating foods. Try to avoid staying up late.

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Is there a difference between white patches and vitiligo?

White patches and vitiligo have clear distinctions. White patches primarily refer to localized hypopigmentation on the skin, a type of macule where pigment loss occurs due to a reduction in function or number of melanocytes. White patches can appear on the skin due to various reasons or diseases, including post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, tinea versicolor, and pityriasis alba. Vitiligo, on the other hand, usually refers to a specific skin condition. The causes of vitiligo are multiple and can be related to psychological factors, autoimmune dysfunction, leading to the destruction and reduction in melanocytes. The appearance of white patches in localized skin areas is called vitiligo, and its typical lesion is also a localized white patch, which is a type of white patch. Therefore, diseases causing white patches could potentially include vitiligo or other conditions. Vitiligo is just one possible cause of white patches.