Can white spots on the face be contagious to other people?

The appearance of white spots on the face may be caused by vitiligo, which has a relatively large impact on appearance. The scientific name of vitiligo is vitiligo, which is a relatively common skin disease. There are many causes of white spots, the most important of which is depigmentation. It is not contagious. Shaking hands or having close contact with patients in daily life will not cause infection.

Can vitiligo be transmitted through contact?

Many people are reluctant to come into contact with patients with vitiligo because they do not understand the disease and are afraid that they will also get the disease after contact. So is vitiligo contagious?

Vitiligo is a skin disease in which white spots appear on the affected area due to localized pigment loss. However, vitiligo has no source of infection or pathogens. It is only caused by the inability of the patient's epidermal cells to synthesize melanin normally or cannot synthesize melanin. Therefore, vitiligo is essentially different from other infectious diseases. Therefore, there is no problem with physical contact with vitiligo patients and they will not be infected.

What causes facial vitiligo?

1. The skin on the face is easily exposed to sunlight. After being exposed to the sun, the melanocytes become hyperactive, which causes their consumption and early decline. Vitiligo may also occur due to excessive production or accumulation of intermediate substances of melanin synthesized by the cells themselves, which damages melanocytes.

2. Patients with white spots on their faces do not need to worry too much. An anxious mental state is not conducive to the recovery of vitiligo. It is found that patients with vitiligo on their faces can recover soon as long as they adhere to more professional treatment.

3. For those patients with vitiligo on their face, try to avoid sun exposure and wind after sweating. Avoid prolonged exposure to humidity. In summer, you should wipe off sweat before using fans or air conditioners. Maintain a normal, good life routine and mentality.

Through the above three points, I believe everyone should have a general understanding of the causes of vitiligo. We should usually avoid these factors that cause the disease. Patients who are in the recovery period should avoid the above factors under the premise of medication and other treatments to avoid recurrence or cause incurable diseases.