Patient's question:
...has eight years. A few days ago, I went to the Department of Dermatology at Shandong Provincial Hospital for treatment. The doctor said it was penile vitiligo and prescribed Transfer Factor Oral Liquid and Mometasone Furoate Cream for me. I just started taking them. Could you please ask experienced doctors what internal and topical medications are good?Medical history: No family history
Doctor's answer:
Hello, vitiligo is not an incurable disease, but it is indeed a stubborn chronic condition that requires serious attention. First, maintain a positive attitude and a relaxed mood. Avoid pessimism and impatience, and eliminate all unnecessary worries. Anxiety, fear, pessimism, and other negative emotions can affect nerve function and are harmful to this condition. Treatment is a long process that requires persistence.It is advisable to consume foods rich in tyrosine and substances such as copper, zinc, and iron, such as lean meat, eggs, various animal organs, milk, fresh vegetables like loofah, eggplant, and carrots, as well as soy products.
Ultraviolet rays in sunlight can promote the metabolism of melanin, so moderate sun exposure can have a certain therapeutic effect on vitiligo. However, during the hot summer months, ultraviolet rays can actually inhibit melanin metabolism and hinder its synthesis, making it counterproductive. Therefore, it is best to avoid excessive sun exposure.
There are many treatment methods for vitiligo, including topical medications applied to the affected areas or combined with oral medications. Topical medications include vitiligo tincture, plum tincture, and mercury-sulfur vitiligo ointment. Oral medications should be prescribed based on individual symptoms and conditions. If the patient has underlying diseases, such as lupus, they should be treated concurrently. Chinese herbal medicines like Tribulus terrestris, psoralea corylifolia, angelica dahurica, fig leaves, and cnidium monnieri all have photosensitizing effects, which can restore the function of melanocytes and promote pigment production. These can be appropriately selected.
Treatment for vitiligo with medications requires persistence. Generally, a single medication must be used consistently for more than three months. Giving up halfway is not advisable. If patients follow medical advice, many can be cured.