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Event
240 East 38th Street, New York, NY
We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting, which will be on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 PM on the 11th floor of NYU's Ambulatory Care Center on 240 East 38th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (same location as our last meeting)!
Topics for this meeting will include stress and vitiligo, as well as some research updates on vitiligo, and a Q & A session with our experts, Dr. Elbuluk and Dr. McLellan.
FAQOther Questions
- Pyrostegia venusta as a folk medicine for vitiligo?
Pyrostegia venusta is a neotropical evergreen vine widely spread in Brazil throughout fields, at the coast, edge of the woods and along roadsides (see photo below). Popularly kn...
- What are risks of oral and topical corticosteroids?
Corticosteroid drugs (like hydrocortisone, and others) are often used for treating vitiligo. By mimicing the effects of hormones your body produces naturally in your adrenal gla...
- Does halo nevi affect vitiligo development?
Halo nevi — nevi with an depigmented circle around it, usually on the trunk — are about 10x more common in vitiligo patients than in the general population, especially in childr...
Though it is not always easy to treat vitiligo, there is much to be gained by clearly understanding the diagnosis, the future implications, treatment options and their outcomes.
Many people deal with vitiligo while remaining in the public eye, maintaining a positive outlook, and having a successful career.
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