Question
What are the symptoms of vitiligo? A neighbor’s child has a small white patch on their face that has been spreading recently, and their parents are very worried. Those who know, please tell us what vitiligo looks like, how to treat it, what precautions to take, and where to seek effective treatment?
Answer
Vitiligo patients should try to avoid sun exposure after sweating, wind exposure; avoid long-term exposure to a humid environment; in summer, when using a fan or air conditioner, make sure to dry off sweat before using them; avoid eating or eating less spicy, irritating food and foods rich in vitamin C; maintain a good mental state in daily life, keep a peaceful mind, reduce worry, and pay attention to balancing work and rest, forming good living habits. Foods rich in tyrosine include: cheese, chocolate, pickled sardines, milk, cheese, animal liver, beef, condensed milk, sausages, ham, fermented foods, broad beans, lentils, bananas, figs, soy sauce, bean curd, stinky tofu, preserved eggs, pickled vegetables, shark fin, blue round ginseng, bamboo shoot fish, swordfish, mackerel, bream, flounder, perch, yellow croaker, mackerel, carp, oyster, crab, abalone, cauliflower flowers, blood tofu, mushrooms, rapeseed oil cake, bean curd sticks, yeast, sesame seeds, clams. In terms of diet, it is best to avoid eating foods rich in vitamin C; pay attention to eating less spicy and sour foods; do not drink carbonated drinks. Fish and shrimp should not be eaten at this stage.