What is the difference between tuberous sclerosis and white spots

Many people may not know much about tuberous sclerosis complex, and some people think that this disease is vitiligo. In fact, there are certain differences between tuberous sclerosis complex and vitiligo. Therefore, we should pay attention to the treatment issues. Different diseases have different causes and treatments. The following is an introduction to the differences and treatments between tuberous sclerosis complex and vitiligo.

1. What are the differences between tuberous sclerosis and leukoplakia?

1. Tuberous sclerosis complex is a rare autosomal dominant hereditary disease. It can affect multiple organs such as the skin, heart, brain, kidneys, and lungs, with various manifestations, and it is easy to misdiagnose and misdiagnose. The main skin manifestations include: leukoplakia, facial angiofibroma, coffee spots, and black hair. 87% of the initial symptoms of tuberous sclerosis are skin diseases, of which hypopigmented spots (foliate leukoplakia) account for 67%. Foliate leukoplakia often occurs at birth or in infancy, and occurs on the trunk and buttocks, with one to dozens of scattered spots, which appear more distinct under a noon lamp, and appear leaf-shaped, round, oval, irregular, and stippled, but mostly leaf-shaped.

2. When the patient only presents with leaf-shaped white spots, it is often misdiagnosed as vitiligo. Vitiligo is an acquired depigmentation disease and is generally not present at birth. Therefore, when white spots appear on the trunk, especially the buttocks, of infants and young children, special attention should be paid. It should not be assumed that it is vitiligo. Follow-up observation should be conducted to see if there are other epileptic symptoms such as convulsions, and systematic examinations should be carried out. At the same time, the white spots of vitiligo often stop expanding, while the foliate white spots of tuberous sclerosis often remain stable. There is still no definitive conclusion on the cause of white spots (vitiligo). Experts remind that there are many causes of white spots (vitiligo) and they cannot be confused.

2. What are the causes of leukoplakia?

1. Improper diet leads to white spots (vitiligo). Drinking alcohol and eating seafood often can easily lead to the onset of many diseases, white spots (vitiligo) are no exception. Moreover, if patients with vitiligo drink too much alcohol, it will cause the white spots on the skin to spread, making the vitiligo condition more serious. Excessive intake of vitamin C can also easily lead to white spots (vitiligo). Vitamin C participates in tyrosine metabolism and inhibits the oxidation of dopa, which can reduce the melanin formed in the skin to a colorless substance and change it into a water-soluble gel-like substance, thereby reducing the melanin. Those who love beauty must not gamble with their health.

2. Inflammation of the body causes white spots (vitiligo). Inflammation of the body can easily cause white spots (vitiligo), especially skin inflammation. When the human body has inflammation, the body will produce an inflammatory response. Various substances released during the inflammatory response can damage melanin cells. Inflammatory skin diseases, due to liquefaction and degeneration of basal cells, melanocyte loss causes local white spots, and further causes white spots in distant parts (vitiligo). Therefore, strengthening physical exercise, improving the body's immunity and preventing the occurrence of body inflammation are of great benefit in preventing the onset of white spots (vitiligo).