Vitiligo
Prevention
Because the causes of the disease are not known, there is no method to prevent vitiligo.
Preventing skin cancer
Portions of skin affected by vitiligo depigmented persons lost their protection against sunlight, being prone to burning and long term, to skin cancer. Moreover, it can happen that have the effect of sunburn extension depigmented areas. It is therefore vital that patients with vitiligo to use sunscreen with a protection factor (SPF) of at least 30, applied 30 minutes before sun exposure. It is also important that the person to avoid the sun between 11 am and 14.
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