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The first meeting of the Roundtable on Vitiligo was held at the International Winter Consensus Conference of the World Health Academy in Kitzbuhel, on December 14, 2012, made possible by the sponsorship of the Vitiligo Research Foundation. The Roundtable brought together more than 200 participants from 12 countries, spanning the five continents of the world. They included representatives from academia, biotech, pharma, non-governmental organizations and donor agencies. The meetings were conducted in two plenary sessions and three Task Force groups. Each Task Force group meeting was dedicated to a different agenda in vitiligo; one for community, one for researchers and one for industry.
- The Global Awareness Task Force focused on the World Vitiligo Day 2013 communication and advocacy campaign.
- The Life Science Task Force session featured unbiased discussion on challenging research topics and promising therapies.
- The CEO Roundtable Task Force session included the CEOs of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies involved in vitiligo product development.
FAQOther Questions
- Is there a link between vitiligo and depression?
Yes, depression and anxiety often occur alongside vitiligo and can greatly affect a person's quality of life. The connection comes from the fact that both the skin and brain dev...
- 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...
- What tests should be done?
A well-trained dermatologist should be able to diagnose vitiligo and distinguish it from contact leukoderma or more than twenty other conditions with similar skin appearance bas...
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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