Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of vitiligo? The child of my neighbor has a small white spot on their face, which has been spreading recently. His parents are very worried. If you know, please share what exactly is vitiligo, how to treat it, what precautions to take, and where to get the best treatment?Doctor's answer:
Patients with vitiligo should avoid excessive sun exposure and wind after sweating; avoid prolonged exposure to a damp environment; dry sweat before using fans or air conditioners in summer; avoid or limit the intake of foods such as fishy, spicy, and vitamin C-rich foods; maintain a positive mental state, keep a balanced mood, reduce worries, pay attention to a balance between work and rest, and develop good lifestyle habits.Foods rich in tyrosine include: cheese, chocolate, pickled sardines, milk, cream, animal liver, beef, condensed milk, sausages, ham, fermented foods, broad beans, green beans, bananas, figs, soybean paste, fermented bean curd, stinky tofu, century eggs, pickled products (such as pickled vegetables, pickled cabbage, etc.), mackerel, bluefin tuna, sardines, hairtail, perch, pike, yellow croaker, herring, carp, oysters, crabs, abalone, daylily, blood tofu, mushrooms, rapeseed, soybean skin, yeast, sesame, clams, etc.
In terms of diet, it is best to avoid foods rich in vitamin C, as well as spicy and overly acidic foods. Do not drink carbonated beverages. Fish and shrimp should also be avoided for the time being.