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Event
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego, CA, USA
This abstract session of the Global Vitiligo Foundation is held annually, the day prior to the start of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Conference in the Spring. It aims to serve as a resource for all groups working to improve vitiligo treatments, increase awareness, and improve the quality of life, with the hope of reaching an eventual cure.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
7:00 am 11:00 am
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Grand Ballroom 6
San Diego, CA, USA
FAQOther Questions
- 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...
- What causes vitiligo?
Surprisingly, the causes of vitiligo are yet to be precisely established. Researchers know the cause is pre-wired in your genes, just waiting for a bad luck moment. In about hal...
- Which is better for judging vitiligo — Wood’s lamp or dermoscopy?
A recent study out of India compared the two head-to-head. Both tools correlated fairly well with clinical criteria, but dermoscopy had a slight edge: Wood’s lamp: sensitivit...
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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