New
Overview of Vitiligo Research April - June 2014
Published today. Thirty six PubMed records were found by our Chief Scientific Director Dr. Korobko to be relevant and of interest, and were included into this quarterly overview. The review includes sections on epidemiology, comorbidities, quality of life, vitiligo triggers, new case reports, new clinical studies and trials, analysis of mechanisms of vitiligo pathogenesis, genetic studies, candidate biomarkers, mechanisms of treatments, methodological advancements and novel treatment modalities.
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- What's the status with official recognition of World Vitiligo Day?
In 2016, the United Nations marked World Vitiligo Day in its International Calendar of Disability Events. However, it was removed in 2019 when the calendar was streamlined to 'M...
- Who is prone to vitiligo?
Vitiligo can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, or race. Vitiligo prevalence is between 0.76% and 1.11% of the U.S. population, including around 40% of those with the con...
- Awareness Days Similar to World Vitiligo Day
World Vitiligo Day, celebrated annually on June 25 since 2012, is a significant event dedicated to raising awareness about vitiligo and supporting those affected by the conditio...
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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