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IMCAS World Congress 2020
Room: Room 141 - level 1
Date: Saturday 1 February 2020 at 08:00 to 12:00
Topic module: Clinical Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery
Speakers:
- Pr Yan VALLE: Presentation of World Vitiligo Day
- Pr Nanja VAN GEEL: Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of vitiligo
- Pr Khaled EZZEDINE: How to treat vitiligo
- Pr Torello M LOTTI: Cosmetic treatments in subjects with non-segmental vitiligo
- Pr Laila BENZEKRI: New insights in melanocyte transplantation techniques for vitiligo
- Dr Albert WOLKERSTORFER: From genes to new treatments
- Q&A Session
FAQOther Questions
- Can chemicals cause vitiligo?
It’s important to remember there are multiple factors involved in vitiligo onset, including genetic predisposition, living and working environments, and exposure to certain chem...
- 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 it possible to stop the progression of vitiligo?
It is true that vitiligo progression could be stopped in 4 out of 5 cases by the use of potent systemic corticosteroids - that is, oral medications. However, systemic corticost...
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.
Copyright (C) Bodolóczki JúliaBy taking a little time to fill in the anonymous questionnaire, you can help researchers better understand and fight vitiligo.