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In an interview with Dermatology Times, Stefan Weiss, MD from OM1, a data analytics company, highlighted how leveraging large-scale data analytics can enhance dermatological care, especially for conditions like vitiligo. By creating detailed datasets, OM1 aims to personalize treatment, ensuring patients receive the most effective drugs for their specific conditions. This method promises improved outcomes by analyzing diverse patient responses.
Their study, presented at the ISPOR Annual Conference in Boston, utilized the OM1 Dermatology Network to examine vitiligo's impact, exploring demographics, mental health, and treatment trends in 26,016 patients, based on healthcare claims and patient records from 2013 to 2022. Findings reveal a majority female demographic, diverse racial composition, and common use of treatments like corticosteroids and UVB phototherapy.
Download poster "Patient Characteristics and Social Determinants of Health in a Large Real-World Cohort of Vitiligo Patients in the U.S." in full size here below.
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- What is the best therapy for localized vitiligo?
Localized vitiligo, where the white patches are limited to one or a few areas of the body, can be managed with a few treatment approaches. The best therapy usually depends on th...
- What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo (pronounced vit-ill-EYE-go) is a generally unpredictable skin disease that causes a gradual loss of skin color and overlying hair on different parts of the body. Cont...
- Is there a link between vitiligo and depression?
Depression and anxiety are often linked with vitiligo, significantly impacting a person’s quality of life. The connection stems from the shared origin of the skin and brain duri...
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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