Patient's question:
My child has white spots on their body. The hospital examination said it was vitiligo. Can pediatric white spot disease be cured with traditional Chinese medicine treatment?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you. 【First answer】Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has many methods for treating vitiligo. It is recommended that you identify the cause before starting treatment. Vitiligo is a progressive, localized or generalized depigmentary disorder caused by a decrease or loss of tyrosinase activity in melanocytes within the skin and hair follicles, leading to a gradual reduction or disappearance of melanin granules (melanosome formation). It typically begins with asymptomatic, white patches on the skin that gradually expand, have a smooth surface, and do not scale. There is no fixed location of onset, and it is not limited by age. The primary issue is the loss of melanin, and there are dozens of potential triggers, such as stress, emergencies, trauma, weakened immunity, endocrine disorders, relative deficiencies of tyrosine and copper ions, genetics, infections, and so on. 【Warm reminder for you:】In addition to strong daily protection, it is also important to avoid spicy and irritating foods and fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, and kiwis. You can consume more peanuts, walnuts, soy products, and animal liver, which are beneficial for your condition.