In case of white spot disease avoid stress and sun

In case of white spot disease avoid stress and sun

25/01/2012

The professional association of German dermatologists advises patients suffering from the white spot disease, to avoid sunshine and stress. Both have an unfavorable effect on the clinical picture and could intensify existing symptoms.

Avoid sunburn
According to the professional association of German dermatologists, people who suffer from white spot disease should avoid too much sun and stress, as both would have an unfavorable effect. The white spot disease makes the skin more sensitive to UV radiation. The radiation is also used for therapeutic purposes, but those affected should necessarily avoid sunburn. Then the difference in skin pigmentation would be less noticeable, according to the professional association of German dermatologists. Stress also has a negative effect on the clinical picture according to the association. He is considered as „Trigger factor“ and could aggravate the disease.

What is the white spot disease?
Vitiligo, the so-called white spot disease, is a chronic skin disease that is not contagious. Experts believe that about two percent of people worldwide are suffering from it. Due to the white, pigment-free skin, the skin looks spotty. It is assumed that the affected plant cells have too high a hydrogen peroxide content, which counteracts the formation of melanin, the dye of the cells. As the level of hydrogen peroxide decreases, the cells can re-form melanin and return the skin to its original color.

The cause of the disease is not yet fully understood. It could be a malfunction in the metabolism of the thyroid or a disorder of the immune system. Studies have shown that white spot disease is common with other diseases, such as type 1 diabetes mellitus or thyroid disease. Dermatologists of the professional association of German dermatologists explain that the disease is neither painful nor contagious. Affected suffered especially mentally vitiligo, as it is very noticeable by the white spots. (Ag)

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