What is the reason for long white shifts on the body?

In life, many people are prone to white spots on their bodies, especially some children. Parents are particularly worried when they have white spots, because if it is vitiligo, it is particularly difficult to treat, and after getting vitiligo, the area of vitiligo will become larger and larger. If it appears on the face, it will affect the appearance. However, if it is white pityriasis, it is relatively easy to treat. So what is the matter with white spots on the body?

Experts say: 90% of white spots on children are vitiligo

White spot morphology: White spots vary in size and shape, mostly round or oval. It is also distributed along the skin innervated by a certain nerve segment.

Distribution of white spots: White spots can be distributed unilaterally or symmetrically; they can be scattered or connected together, or spread all over the body.

White spots on the body: White spots are common on exposed parts of the head, face, neck, extremities, and private parts.

Color of white spots: The color of white spots is lighter in the early stage. As the disease progresses, it gradually darkens, and appears light white, milky white, cloud white, and porcelain white respectively.

The harm of small white spots to children cannot be ignored

1. Ugly. Vitiligo tends to occur in exposed areas and has a great impact on appearance.

2. Affect development. Vitiligo can reduce children's resistance and affect their development.

3. Induce other diseases. It can easily cause diseases such as pernicious anemia, alopecia areata, psoriasis, and malignant tumors.

4. An introverted personality. It is easy to be isolated and ridiculed by others, and develop negative psychological conditions such as inferiority complex and depression.

5. Affect learning. Being isolated by teachers and classmates will lead to a dislike for studying.

6. Can’t find a job or a boyfriend/girlfriend.

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