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New Phototherapy Devices for Home and Clinic Use
If youve been our reader for any length of time, youve heard me talk about home-based phototherapy many times, and for good reason. Its the best option available for most vitiligo patients, alone or in combination with topical treatments. A number of new devices for clinic- and home-based phototherapy were presented at the annual AAD congress and expo held in San Diego earlier this month.
FAQOther Questions
- Isn't it just a cosmetic disorder?
Contrary to popular belief, vitiligo is not merely a cosmetic issue but a complex autoimmune disorder that affects the body’s largest organ—along with other vital systems—and is...
- Is there a traditional medicine to treat vitiligo?
Traditional remedies can be helpful for managing stress or general metabolic health, but when it comes to vitiligo, the evidence is limited. While some natural supplements provi...
- What are the best predictors for therapy response in vitiligo?
A fair question. Also a slightly annoying one, because dermatology loves nuance and patients usually want something more like a weather forecast. Still, a few factors do show up...
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