#Vitiligo

Jul 3, 20201 min read

Immune checkpoints expressed in active, non-segmental vitiligo

Two immune checkpoints, Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 (CTLA-4) and programmed death-1 (PD-1), appear to be present in the infl

Jun 26, 20202 min read

Isotretinoin use may reduce vitiligo risk

Data from an online survey of vitiligo patients suggests that, contrary to some case reports, the development of vitiligo may not be a poten

Mar 18, 20201 min read

Skin cancer risk for patients with vitiligo does not increase after UVB phototherapy

For patients with vitiligo, extended treatment with narrowband ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy does not lead to an increase in skin cancer

Jun 25, 20192 min read

Ruxolitinib shows positive results for the treatment of vitiligo

The application of the medicated cream, ruxolitinib, showed improvement of facial vitiligo symptoms.

Jun 18, 20193 min read

Dermatologists share skin care tips for those with vitiligo

While there is no cure for vitiligo, dermatologists say there are steps patients can take at home to make vitiligo less visible, and help pr

May 14, 20191 min read

NBUVB Therapy Safe and Effective for Some Skin Conditions

A new study has helped to establish that NB-UVB microphototherapy is a safe and effective treatment for a number of skin conditions.

Jul 20, 20182 min read

Long-lasting vitiligo improvement with IL-15 blockade

Anti-IL-15 treatment resulted in reversal of depigmentation in mice. In particular, short-term treatment inhibited the TRMs ability to prod

Feb 5, 20182 min read

Skin colour of patients with vitiligo restored using arthritis medication, UVB light

The investigation was based on a previous study that suggested tofacitinib, which is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, is a janus kinase i

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