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VRF Chair of the Board Prof. Torello Lotti, MD won the Educational Project Award & Prize at IMCAS 2014 for the project 'World Vitiligo Day.' IMCAS started in 1994, in Paris, France, as a congress dedicated to plastic surgeons and dermatologists. It has become one of the most important international courses dedicated to Aging Skin Treatments since then. This year it welcomed more than 4,000 participants from 85 countries.
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- 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...
- How to get insurance coverage for vitiligo treatments?
Getting insurance coverage for vitiligo treatments can be challenging, but there are several steps you can take to improve your chances For a more in-depth look, check out our ...
- What are risks of oral and topical corticosteroids?
Corticosteroid drugs (like hydrocortisone, and others) are often used for treating vitiligo. By mimicing the effects of hormones your body produces naturally in your adrenal gla...
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.