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- 28 Oct `24Clinical Trials: An Important Step in Drug DevelopmentClinical trials are a crucial step in drug development, serving as the bridge between lab research and the approval of new treatments for public use. They’re essential because t...
- 23 Oct `24Announcing the Public Domain Release of the Vitiligo Patient Journey MapWe are excited to announce that the Vitiligo Patient Journey Map, first released in December 2021 and now globally recognized, has been officially released into the public domai...
- 11 Oct `24Introducing Deep Dive In Vitiligo: The VRF PodcastIn a world where everyone and their dog has a podcast (seriously, it’s a thing), it’s time for the Vitiligo Research Foundation to join the ranks. Podcasts have become a powerfu...
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- Dec, 202413Cairo, Egypt4th VIPOC Conference The Vitiligo International Patient Organisation Committee (VIPOC) hosts a world conference every two years, uniting representatives of vitiligo patients from around the globe. T...
- Oct, 202424Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina1st Pediatric Dermatology World CongressThe Argentine Association of Pediatric Dermatology, an institution with 35 years of impeccable public service, and the Gutierrez Children’s Hospital of Buenos Aires, the cradle ...
PodcastsAll Podcasts
- 05 Nov `24Finding Strength Together: The Transformative Power of Vitiligo Support GroupsGrowing up, I watched my cousin’s silent struggle with vitiligo—a journey that took a turn for the better when she found a supportive community. This episode shines a light on t...
- 04 Nov `24From Tribute to Triumph: How World Vitiligo Day Became a Global MovementHow did a small Michael Jackson tribute event in Lagos, Nigeria, snowball into a global movement for vitiligo awareness? Spoiler: it didn’t happen overnight. In this episode, w...
- 28 Oct `24Navigating Vitiligo Patient Journey Map. Ep 9 (19 min)Navigating vitiligo can feel like trying to find your way through the New York City subway on a Friday eve. But just like any journey, it’s all about finding the right path for ...
FAQOther Questions
- Can Ginkgo Biloba help with vitiligo?
Ginkgo Biloba seems to be a simple, safe, inexpensive and fairly effective therapy for vitiligo. It is mostly effective in halting the progression of the disease. It can also sp...
- Which diseases most commonly accompany vitiligo?
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease and is frequently associated with other autoimmune diseases, acccording to a 10-year study. The exact diseases that accompany vitiligo can vary...
- 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...
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.
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