News - 14 Nov `24World Vitiligo Day Outlook Published in Frontiers in Medicine

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We’re excited to share that our research paper, "World Vitiligo Day: Lessons from Mexico’s Annual Headquarters and Its Real-World Impact," has been published in the prestigious Frontiers in Medicine journal.

This publication offers a unique look at the evolution of World Vitiligo Day and its role in driving awareness and support for vitiligo worldwide. 

Key highlights:
• The journey of World Vitiligo Day to global recognition
• Insights from the 2022 Mexico HQ and its multifaceted approach
• Real-world outcomes, including enhanced patient support and increased public awareness
• Strategies for leveraging global campaigns to maximize local impact

Special thanks to co-authors Jorge Ocampo-Candiani, Torello Lotti, Julia Sigova and Yan Valle for their vital contributions.

We invite you to explore the full paper and share your thoughts!

🔗 Read the full paper

 



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