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By John Evans
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
By John Evans
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
by Cory Perla
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
By Dhiren Mahiban
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.
By Dhiren Mahiban
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
by Cory Perla
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.
by John Evans
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
by Bianca Quijano
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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