There are often these four types of vitiligo! Did you understand?

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-02-01

Although vitiligo is manifested as ** vitiligo, but the incidence type is different, its manifestations are also different, and the causes of different types of vitiligo are not the same, so the treatment also needs to be classified. What are the types of vitiligo? How many do you know? Today, Dr. Luo Yan from Shanghai Huashan Hospital takes you through several common types of vitiligo.

1. Localized

Localized vitiligo occurs in no fixed area, but vitiligo is generally confined to a certain area, and the number is relatively small, usually only two, which is the less difficult of all the types of vitiligo. The onset of localized vitiligo has a lot to do with external stimuli.

Second, sporadic type

Sporadic vitiligo vitiligo can occur in multiple parts at the same time, and in general, the total area of vitiligo does not exceed 50% of the body surface area. White spots are scattered and vary in size, but are mostly symmetrically distributed. It can occur in all parts of the body, and is common on the back of the fingers, wrists, forearms, face, and around the neck.

3. Generalized hairstyle

Generalized vitiligo mostly develops from localized or sporadic vitiligo, which is stimulated by various predisposing factors, and the condition worsens rapidly, and the white spots spread to all parts of the body in a short period of time. The total area of leukoplakia is more than 1 2 of the body surface, and leukoplakia rarely exists alone, often in a large patch, irregular shape, and symmetrical lesions.

Fourth, acral type

At the beginning of acral vitiligo, the white spots are mainly distributed on the tips of the hands, feet and fingers, and this type is relatively stubborn, because it is at the end of the limbs, the circulation of dish fluid is relatively slow, and it is easy to cause incomplete drug absorption. Therefore, the recovery period is relatively long, and the effect is slower.

The doctor reminds you that once you find out that you have early symptoms of vitiligo, you should seek medical attention in time, and the doctor will give you the corresponding ** according to the type and stage of vitiligo, and it is possible to improve ** appearance and even restore ** color by positive**.

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