Can pregnant women with vitiligo use phototherapy?

Can pregnant women with vitiligo use phototherapy

Vitiligo is a disease that not only causes certain physical damage to patients. Image damage can also cause various psychological effects. Therefore, during the skin lesions and growth process of vitiligo, patients may feel various anxieties due to the condition, thereby changing their physical and mental state.

The physical treatment of vitiligo usually uses phototherapy. Phototherapy uses UVB 311nm, 308nm, laser and other light sources to irradiate local white patches on the skin, promoting apoptosis of local T lymphocytes and production of melanin by melanocytes, thereby achieving therapeutic effects. The beam of ultraviolet phototherapy has a certain degree of penetration and can generally reach the basal layer of the skin. Although light is harmless to pregnant women with vitiligo, it has a certain impact on the abdomen of the fetus. Due to the low resistance of the fetus's abdomen and incomplete development of various bodily functions, ultraviolet phototherapy with light beams can easily cause growth disorders. Therefore, pregnant women with vitiligo should avoid UV phototherapy as much as possible.

The treatment of vitiligo during pregnancy is very difficult, and multiple measures must be taken to effectively achieve the treatment effect and avoid any impact on the fetus. Phototherapy is unsafe and reliable for vitiligo in pregnant women. During the process of phototherapy, it is important to understand the condition and choose treatment methods scientifically.

Pregnant vitiligo patients should pay special attention to choosing treatment methods and follow medical advice, as this directly affects the health of the fetus. Improper treatment can lead to deformities, sequelae, etc. Therefore, pregnant women should choose the correct method to treat vitiligo and try to avoid using a large amount of medication. You can also choose dietary adjustments, which may have better therapeutic effects.

In summary, phototherapy for pregnant women needs to take into account the development of the fetus. It is recommended that pregnant women eat more soy products, animal liver, etc. Eat less spicy or raw cold food during pregnancy. In daily life, pay attention to developing good habits, rest more, and avoid fatigue.