Have you heard that there are foods that can improve the appearance of vitiligo skin? Although the literature is not entirely conclusive on this issue, there are certain products with anti-inflammatory nutrients that act to benefit the appearance of the epidermis.
According to several studies, this disorder affects 1% of the general population. In addition, people who suffer from it and their families are at increased risk of developing other immune pathologies such as type 1 diabetes, pernicious anemia and Addison’s disease.
What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder characterized by damage to the skin’s pigment-producing cells (melanocytes), called melanin . As a consequence, irregular white spots appear.
In general, the affected areas are the face, hands, neck and abdomen, although in some cases it can also appear in the nostrils, oral tissue and genital area. Although this disorder is cutaneous, it can generate low self-esteem and damage the quality of life in those who suffer from it.
Treatments for the disease
Treatments for vitiligo include strategies that restore normal color to the affected areas. They range from the use of drugs that modify the immune system and repigmentation, to surgeries with grafts or micropigmentation of the skin.
In addition to these alternatives, one of the measures that can be taken is to follow healthy nutritional habits. On this we will delve more in the article. Keep reading!
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