Treatment methods for vitiligo

                                                                                                          Treatment methods for vitiligo

   Vitiligo is a common acquired pigmentary skin disease. Although it is difficult to treat, as long as the correct treatment method is found, it can still be cured. There are many methods for treating vitiligo at present, and the most common ones are as follows:

1. Drug therapy

The most commonly used method for treating vitiligo is medication, but many medications contain hormones. Although hormones can control the condition in a short period of time, in the long run, hormone drugs can lead to dependence in patients. Often, after stopping the medication, vitiligo recurrence will become more severe.

2. Ultraviolet phototherapy

This is a widely recognized therapy, and ultraviolet light therapy is an important component of dermatology because phototherapy does have an effect on the condition of vitiligo patients, not only because of its effectiveness, but also because ultraviolet phototherapy is economical, has a relatively short effective treatment time, and is less prone to side effects.

3. Surgical treatment

In addition to medication and phototherapy, vitiligo patients can also undergo surgical treatment. Surgical treatment for vitiligo mainly involves two methods: autologous epidermal transplantation and melanocyte transplantation.. Mainly targeting stable vitiligo patients, there are also successful reports, but generally speaking, the success rate of melanin implantation is not particularly high, and improper use can further worsen the patient's condition. Treatment should be carried out with caution.

   There are many methods to treat vitiligo, although difficult to treat, it is not absolutely incurable. Patients need more patience and must persist in treatment to achieve scientific diagnosis and treatment.