Introduction: Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disease caused by the destruction of
functional melanocytes in the epidermis and shows with the loss of skin pigment. There are
no differences in incidence between the sexes. There are several theories about the
placement of the disease, which is poorly recognized among the professional and lay public.
Better recognition of vitiligo could affect on the quality of life of patients with vitiligo.
Purpose: We want to present vitiligo, which revealed the occurrence of the disease below
with an emphasis on vitamin D deficiency, presented the possibilities of treating the disease
with an emphasis on diet, and presented the role of a nurse. The review of the studies made
it necessary to establish guidelines in the treatment of ill persons for less stigmatization in
medical treatment in society. Methods: A descriptive method of work is used with a
systematic review of domestic in the scientific literature in the verification of set claims
with meta-synthesis of scientific studies. We used the time frame published from 2005 to
2020 in the search. The literature was published on PubMed, ScienceDirect, CINAHL,
Cochrane Libary, Cobiss on Google Scholar. The analysis included 24 articles which were
assessed with a four-point evidence scale. The included criteria for the selection of articles
are research in English and Slovene language, review in a scientific article, publication
after 2005, access to the full text. Results: Patients with vitiligo have lower blood vitamin
D levels, but most vitamin D deficiency is present in the healthy population as well. The
difference is therefore negligible, and the causal relationship cannot be found. Vitiligo has
a big impact on the bad quality of life. Patients are avoiding contact in different situations
in daily life. Depression in anxiety can also occur. Discussion and conclusion: A key role
in treating vitiligo patients that a nurse can encounter in all areas of nursing is a good
knowledge of the disease and its symptoms and consequences, especially the psychosocial
problems faced by patients. Since very little has been written about vitiligo in Slovenia, it
is important to research the disease. By preparing quality professional literature, we would
help educate employees about vitiligo in the field of nursing.
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