Prakt. lékáren. 2019; 15(3): 148-152
Vitiligo: diagnosis and therapy
- I. dermatovenerologická klinika FN u sv. Anny a Lékařská fakulta Masarykovy univerzity v Brně
Vitiligo is a skin disorder resulting in the appearance of white, sharply delimited macules on the skin. It is usually diagnosed clinically, although in case of ambiguity, Wood lamp or skin biopsy can be used. There are currently many options for vitiligo therapy, local preparations, phototherapy and surgical treatment are available. Local corticosteroids or topical immunomodulators for localized vitiligo and phototherapy for generalized vitiligo are considered as the first choice. Since treatment often takes a long time, and not always a cosmetically acceptable result, we encounter patients with frustration and increased mental stress, so it is good to remember that psychotherapy also has a positive role in treating vitiligo.
Keywords: vitiligo, depigmentation, phototherapy, laser therapy
Published: October 10, 2019 Show citation
