There are white spots on the baby's body

When a baby is just born, his physical fitness is usually very poor and his resistance becomes very poor. At this time, you will unexpectedly find a white spot on your baby's body. Many people think that this is a birthmark and simply ignore it. In fact, this kind of situation is mostly pathological, not physiological, so you still need to take it seriously. If necessary, you need to give your baby a more systematic treatment.

treat

1. Hormone therapy

(1) Systemic treatment is mainly suitable for patients with generalized progressive vitiligo. Oral or intramuscular injection of hormones can stabilize progressive vitiligo as quickly as possible.

(2) Local treatment: Topical corticosteroids are effective in treating localized vitiligo, but attention should be paid to the adverse reactions caused by long-term use of topical corticosteroids. Commonly used drugs in clinical practice include halometasone ointment, mometasone furoate cream, etc.

2. Phototherapy and photochemotherapy

(1) Phototherapy with narrowband ultraviolet (NB-UVB) has a certain effect in treating localized or generalized vitiligo.

(2) Photochemotherapy (PUVA): For localized vitiligo, topical application of furanocoumarins (8-MOP, psoralea corylifolia tincture) + sun exposure is a good treatment option and can be used in adults and children over 5 years old.

3. Transplantation therapy

It is suitable for patients in the stable period, with few skin lesions in the past few days and no scarring constitution. Commonly used methods include autologous epidermal transplantation, microskin graft transplantation, autologous cultured melanocyte transplantation, etc.

4. Immunosuppressants

For areas that are not suitable for the use of hormones, or to avoid adverse reactions from long-term use of hormones, topical calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus, pimecrolimus) have a certain effect.

5. Vitamin D3 derivatives

Vitamin D3 derivatives can be combined with NB-UVB, PUVA, etc. for treatment. It can also be combined with topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors.

prevention

1. Reduce the intake of contaminated food, correct picky eating, and develop a scientific diet recipe.

2. Reduce the inhalation of harmful gases and choose a place with fresh air when doing morning exercises or sports.

3. Pay attention to labor protection.

4. Pay attention to the pollution caused by house decoration.

5. Keep a happy mood.

The disease occurs in childhood and is mostly seen on the face as light-colored spots. The local area does not turn red due to stimulation or friction, but the surrounding skin turns red.

2. Pityriasis alba

It may be related to dry skin and sun exposure, manifesting as hypopigmented spots with unclear edges and a small amount of white scales on the surface.

3. Non-pigmented mole

The disease occurs at birth or shortly after birth, and the skin lesions are localized pale white spots with jagged edges.

4. Tinea versicolor

The lesions occur on the trunk and upper limbs and are pale white round or oval spots with unclear boundaries and fine scales on the surface. Fungal tests are positive.