What should I do if a vitiligo patient accidentally overdoses on phototherapy and causes blisters?

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-02-23

VitiligoIt is a common depigmentation disease, and measures such as phototherapy are required to promote pigment recovery. However, if vitiligo patients do not know the dosage when they do their own phototherapy, they may accidentally overdose and cause blisters. What should I do if this happens? Dr. Luo Yan has the answer for you.

If a vitiligo patient inadvertently overdoses on phototherapy and causes blistersPhototherapy needs to be stopped immediately to avoid further aggravation of the injury. At the same time, the patient needs to seek medical attention as soon as possible, and the diagnosis and ** will be carried out by a professional doctor

Secondly, the doctor will take corresponding measures according to the specific situation of the patient. IfThe blisters are small and can be treated with topical medications, oral medications, etcto alleviate symptoms and promote recovery. IfLarge blisters or infections require incision and drainage, topical medications, oral antibiotics, etc.**to control infections and promote healing.

In the ** process, the patient needs:Pay attention to keep ** clean and dry, and avoid friction, scratching and other irritation to avoid aggravating symptoms。At the same time, patients also need to pay attention to dietary conditioning and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods and drinks, so as not to affect the recovery. In addition to seeking medical attention**, vitiligo patients also need to pay attention to the following when undergoing phototherapy:

1.Master the dose of phototherapy: The dose of phototherapy needs to be adjusted according to the specific situation of the patient, and generally needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor. patientsDo not adjust the dosage by yourself, so as to avoid adverse reactions such as blisters caused by accidental overdose

2.Pay attention to the reaction: During phototherapy, patients need to pay attention to the ** reaction, such as:When symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, and pain occur, you should seek medical attention in time.

3.Avoid overdoing phototherapy: Phototherapy is not as frequent as possible, excessive phototherapy can lead to adverse reactions such as damage. Therefore, the patient is inPhototherapy requires attention to controlling the dose and intensity and avoiding overabundance

4.Pay attention to sun protection: The patient is inAfter phototherapy, it is necessary to pay attention to sun protection to avoid skin lesions being exposed to the sun for a long time, which will cause damage

In short, if you accidentally cause blisters and other adverse reactions, you need to seek medical attention in time. At the same time, vitiligo patients need it while undergoing phototherapyKnow the dose, watch the reaction, avoid overdoing it, and pay attention to sun protectionand other measures.

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