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International Dermatology Patient Organization Conference is the first ever conference dedicated to the patient leaders committed to run patient support organizations in the area of dermatology. It is held alongside the World Dermatology Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 11-13, 2015. Vitiligo group leaders from Australia, France, India, Nigeria and USA discussed education, awareness, advocacy, research and fundraising matters today.
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- Will it spread?
Vitiligo's progression and response to treatment can vary significantly among individuals, making it a particularly unpredictable skin condition. Based on the VALIANT study from...
- Does halo nevi affect vitiligo development?
Halo nevi (also known as Sutton's nevi) are characterized by a mole that's surrounded by a ring of depigmented or lighter skin. While both halo nevi and vitiligo involve the des...
- Which therapy has minimal side-effects?
Dead Sea climatotherapy has shown promising results in treating vitiligo in people of all ages. It is considered as the only treatment that’s safe for nearly all vitiligo patien...
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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