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Vitiligo: how dangerous is white spot disease?

2020-09-25T07:23:48.617Z


The white spot disease leaves - as the name suggests - white spots on the skin. You can find out here how exactly it arises and how it can be treated.


The white spot disease leaves - as the name suggests - white spots on the skin.

You can find out here how exactly it arises and how it can be treated.

Vitiligo, also known as white spot disease, is noticeable as white spots on the skin *.

The reason for this is that the body is no longer producing melanin.

What exactly is the trigger is not entirely clear.

As the Apotheken-Umschau writes, the disease could be hereditary or possibly due to a dysregulation of the immune system.

White spot disease is sometimes related to other diseases such as thyroid disorders or diabetes.

Vitiligo is most common between the ages of 10 and 30.

Does white spot disease have any health consequences?

Those affected by white spot disease do

not have to worry about health impairments

.

In this respect it is not dangerous.

Most of them are irritated by the white spots on the skin for cosmetic reasons.

Unfortunately, the prejudices of other people are the most troublesome for the sick.

The websites of the German Vitiligo Association or the German Vitiligo Association offer assistance.

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These are the symptoms of white spot disease

The white spots usually appear first

on the face

,

hands or feet

, but in principle they can appear on the entire body.

Even mucous membranes can be affected.

Anyone who notices discoloration should definitely consult a

doctor

.

This can then determine whether it is actually the white spot disease.

However, there could also be another cause such as a skin fungus behind it.

This is how the white spot disease is treated

There is no cure for Vitiligo

, but the disease is treated.

This is usually done through light therapy, which is intended to stimulate the formation of pigments.

In addition, if necessary, patients are given ointments with cortisone and other active ingredients.

Those affected should be particularly careful when they are exposed to sunlight.

Sun protection is very important because the skin is particularly sensitive to UV rays.

* Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.

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