vitiligo becomes whiter and whiter during the treatment process. This may happen because people do not receive symptomatic treatment and the condition worsens.
The typical disease of white spots is vitiligo . There are no other uncomfortable symptoms at the beginning. It can be seen that the color of the affected area becomes milky white, the pigment is lost, and the boundaries are clear. Around the white spots, the pigment is slightly deepened, and the pigment in the white spots is slightly deepened. The hair will also turn white.
Clinically, vitiligo is a difficult disease. It is not only difficult to treat, but also has a high chance of recurrence. For patients, it is very important to use drugs according to the symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is mainly based on dialectical medication. In comparison, the efficacy is stable and the recurrence is low. Next, I will introduce to you how Chinese medicine treats vitiligo based on syndrome differentiation:
1. Vitiligo of wind and blood type
It can be seen that the affected area is white in color and has different shapes and sizes, including round or oval, and some irregular shapes. The skin color is clearly different from that of normal skin, the area will gradually expand, the tongue will be pale and the coating will be white , the pulse will be stringy and thin . The treatment method can regulate blood and dispel wind. Commonly used prescriptions include: Tribulus terrestris, duckweed, red peony root, rehmannia glutinosa, angelica root, licorice, white angelica, Xanthium chuanxiong, and Chuanxiong. etc.
2. Liver and kidney deficiency type vitiligo
The patient's affected area is pure white in color with neat edges, and the hair in the affected area turns white. The course of the disease is long and the skin lesions are static and difficult to expand. The tongue is light red, and the pulse is stringy and weak. The treatment method is mainly to nourish the liver and kidneys. Commonly used medicines include Eclipta, Ligustrum lucidum, , Rehmannia glutinosa, Peony bark, White peony root, Black plum, Cornus officinalis, Chinese yam, Alisma , Poria cocos , licorice, etc.
3. Vitiligo with qi stagnation and blood stasis type
It can be seen that the patient's skin lesions are white in color, with brown edges and clear boundaries, and there is slight tingling in the local area. If trauma occurs, the condition will be aggravated due to trauma, and the tongue will be dark with ecchymosis and the pulse will be astringent. The main treatment principles are to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Commonly used prescriptions include red peony root, angelica root, jujube, turmeric, peony bark, green onion, licorice, Sichuan safflower, ginger, and Chuanxiong.
Of course, in addition to taking Chinese medicine decoction orally, you can also use Chinese medicine externally to scrub and apply it externally. However, it requires a Chinese medicine doctor to prescribe a symptomatic treatment according to the condition, and it is not a blind choice of treatment.
In addition, you must pay attention to sun protection in daily life. Vitiligo is taboo on sun exposure, which can cause direct irritation to the skin. You can wear sun-protective clothing when going out. Wear a hat. Do not expose the skin directly to avoid aggravation of the condition and the medicine cannot be effective. direct effect.
The above is the relevant introduction of "Is getting whiter and whiter during vitiligo treatment a good thing or a bad thing?" If you have more skin problems, you can leave a message below.
