Patient's question:
My cousin got married for 3 years before having a baby, and now the baby is almost 1 year old. Since childhood, the baby has not been very healthy. Once, when I was bathing the baby, I suddenly noticed white spots on the baby's back. I was very scared and then told my cousin. They went to the hospital and insisted. The doctor said it was vitiligo. I wonder if infantile vitiligo can be treated?Doctor's answer:
When infants suffer from vitiligo, it is important to consider the safety and applicability of medication. Generally, a combination of local topical treatment and systemic administration is adopted. However, different strengths of topical corticosteroid preparations are used based on the affected area and the age of the child. For progressive and generalized vitiligo patients, oral corticosteroid drugs may be prescribed, but the dosage must be strictly controlled and taken under the guidance of a professional physician to ensure appropriate symptomatic treatment.