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Vitiligo is an acquired depigmentation disease that causes white spots of various sizes and shapes to appear on the skin due to the destruction of melanocytes.
White spots of various sizes and shapes, round or oval, appear on the hands, feet, knees, elbows, etc., all over the body or in localized areas, and although there are no symptoms such as itchiness, they can be a cosmetic problem.
Autoimmune theory
It can occur when a person's own white blood cells destroy melanocytes, and occurs frequently in patients with autoimmune diseases.
Melanocyte self-destruction theory
Vitiligo is a condition in which melanocytes are destroyed by the melanin they produce.
Neurohumoral theory
Abnormal nerve cells can also cause vitiligo by secreting chemicals that destroy melanocytes.
Mental stress
This is when excessive neurotransmitters are secreted due to stress, which in turn causes vitiligo.- 02
- Vitiligo Treatment Methods - I. Skin Seeding Technique
What is Eureka's Skin Graft Surgery + Epidermal Growth Factor?
Eureka's skin grafting is a treatment method developed by Director Dong-Seok Kim after extensive research. It involves extracting skin 0.4mm in diameter from normal skin and transplanting it to the area with vitiligo. Unlike general skin grafting, Eureka's SST skin grafting collects skin one by one and transplants it as if planting seeds or rice seedlings, so it can be transplanted and survive even in joints or curved surfaces. There is almost no bleeding during the procedure and the scars are not deep, so it can be performed on the face as well.In addition, epidermal growth factors or platelets extracted from autologous blood are used on the transplanted skin to help the transplanted normal cells survive and help them regenerate in the surrounding area.
- Easy to use on all areas including difficult curved surfaces and joint areas
- The treatment is effective quickly
- Little to no bleeding or scarring
- High survival rate after skin grafting
- Complementing the shortcomings of existing skin grafting techniques
- Vitiligo Treatment Methods - Ⅱ
The Velocity V7 excimer lasershortens the treatment period, allowing you to expect more advanced vitiligo treatment.
period
It reduces the treatment period compared to conventional phototherapy by delivering powerful energy deep into the skin to induce effective pigmentation.
can be treated
It can be used to treat any part of the body and is also effective in treating early vitiligo where lesions appear partially.
effects
The treatment has the advantage of being less painful and minimizing side effects such as skin aging and skin atrophy that occur with conventional phototherapy.
official product
It has been approved by the FDA since 2001 and has been recognized for its effectiveness, so you can receive vitiligo treatment with greater confidence.
- Vitiligo Treatment Methods - Ⅲ
Topical application treatment
Topical steroids, topical immunomodulators, and topical anti-inflammatory agents can help to reduce the inflammatory response that destroys melanocytes.Systemic immunomodulator
It is used in acute cases where the area of invasion is extensive.Ultraviolet light therapy
It activates melanocytes in pores, stimulates the movement of surrounding melanocytes, and helps stimulate melanin synthesis in surrounding melanocytes.Antioxidant therapy
Multivitamins, VitE, Folic acid, VitB12 - can relieve oxidative stress around melanocytes.- 03
Egg white
Egg whites have the effect of producing beneficial bacteria in the body and fighting off bad bacteria. Since vitiligo is closely related to immunity, egg whites that boost immunity can also increase the effectiveness of vitiligo treatment.
Lactic acid bacteria
Lactic acid bacteria help suppress harmful bacteria in the intestines and increase beneficial bacteria, and by regulating immune cells, they help alleviate symptoms of skin diseases such as atopy and vitiligo. You need to check if good lactic acid bacteria can reach the intestines, and most importantly, you need to check if they max1240ain probiotics (live lactic acid bacteria) + prebiotics (food).
Foods rich in folic acid
Foods that are rich in folic acid include green vegetables such as spinach, green onions, chives, bean sprouts, beans, pumpkin, rice, barley, brown rice, and sweet potatoes. Folic acid is known to help create new cells and repair DNA. It also helps treat vitiligo by balancing active oxygen.
Fruits rich in vitamins
Vitamins are known as antioxidants that protect the body from active oxygen, preventing aging, preventing arteriosclerosis and rheumatism, and strengthening the immune system. Foods rich in vitamins that are good for vitiligo include pomegranates, oranges, pineapples, grapefruits, and strawberries.※However, it is recommended to avoid high-dose vitamin C foods that are not food, as this can cause vitiligo to spread.
Almonds rich in vitamin E
It helps prevent pigment destruction by strengthening the melanin cell walls of vitiligo patients. Also, almonds are called beauty snacks that help prevent aging and create vibrant skin and hair. The recommended daily intake for adults is about 23 almonds, a handful.
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From severe social phobia to depression, the bigger fear of vitiligo is the change in appearance, as the white spots on the skin cause severe social phobia and depression.
Therefore, it is very important to treat it actively from the beginning.
sunscreen
Because it can get worse when exposed to strong sunlight, you should thoroughly apply sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside and every two hours.
areas
You should block UV rays more effectively by minimizing exposure with sunglasses, hats, parasols, etc.
habits
Healthy lifestyle habits such as sufficient sleep and regular meals increase immunity and are good for preventing skin diseases such as vitiligo.
irritation
It is recommended to be careful not to irritate or injure your skin, as symptoms may worsen if you get a wound or severe irritation to your skin, and it is especially recommended to get rid of the habit of rubbing your skin.
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- ① SST skin grafting treatment process for rice transplantation
Take skin from healthy skin
Transplant healthy skin to the affected area
The transplanted skin spreads into the surrounding skin.
Improvement of pigmentation in transplanted skin and vitiligo
- ② Velocity excimer laser treatment process
Amplified 308nm wavelength light
effective for vitiligo
Stimulates deep melanin pigment
in the skin
Improvement occurs over time as
pigmentation increases
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White spots appear anywhere on the body, mainly on the face, neck, elbows, fingers, the front of the calves, lips, and scalp, and discoloration may also occur in the eyebrows or hair.
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If necessary, it can be differentiated from other diseases through
skin biopsy, Wood's lamp examination, and color examination.
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hey appear as white spots or discolored patches of various sizes, round or irregular shapes.
They usually do not cause symptoms such as itchiness, but are merely cosmetic problems.
Localized vitiligo
It starts with one or two white spots on the face, torso, or neck, and is likely to spread to the entire body.
Segmental vitiligo
White spots appear only on one side of the body, either left or right, and do not cross the midline of the skin when viewed from the face or torso. In this case, they do not spread to the entire body.
Systemic vitiligo
It occurs symmetrically or asymmetrically on both sides of the torso.
Precautions after SST skin grafting
Never remove the tape that was first applied!
If sweat accumulates, the band may fall off and the grafted skin may not take hold well.
Please check your skin condition before applying makeup, and if possible, refrain from doing so.
Vitiligo is treatable.
Don't give up just because the results from one SST skin graft were not good.
Dr. Dong-Seok Kim's Paper Presentation
World Pigment Society IPCC Presentation
Academy of Skin Pigments
SST skin grafting
American Journal of Dermatology JAAD
Japanese Journal of Dermatology
Dermatology
SST Skin Grafting
American Journal of Dermatology JAAD
Japanese Journal of Dermatology
Dermatology
SST Skin Grafting
Eureka Dermatology Clinic always stands in the patient's shoes and constantly researches and works hard to help patients overcome their complexes.
The best treatment method
We carefully analyze the patient's symptoms to select the treatment method that will achieve the greatest effect and strictly follow medical guidelines.
Honest treatment
Eureka does not have proxy surgeries, and vitiligo skin grafting is performed only by Director Kim Dong-seok. Also, we never recommend unnecessary surgeries without any lies or concealment.
Safety system
All equipment and medicines used in the procedure are genuine, used in the correct quantities, and are thoroughly sterilized and managed.
