Resources for Patients With Vitiligo
Ted Lain, MD, reviews available support groups, vitiligo education, and other resources for patients with the disease.
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Advice for Physicians Treating Patients With Vitiligo
Tarasha, a patient with vitiligo, shares her story to help aid dermatologists and other physicians who treat people with the disease, and highlights the importance of transparent communication.
Importance of Support for Patients With Vitiligo
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, and Tarasha comment on the impact of vitiligo on a patient’s quality of life and the importance of support for patients with vitiligo.
Use of Ruxolitinib for Vitiligo Treatment
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, and Ted Lain, MD, discuss the mechanism of action and efficacy of ruxolitinib cream in the treatment of vitiligo.
Treatment Options for Vitiligo
Ted Lain, MD, reviews the current treatment landscape for vitiligo, highlighting topical ruxolitinib as a major advancement.
Treatment Approaches to Vitiligo and Patient/Physician Communication
Tarasha, a patient with vitiligo, shares the treatment regimen her dermatologist recommended and the importance of patient-physician communication.
Considerations for Evaluating Patients With Vitiligo
Ted Lain, MD, shares his approach to evaluating patients with a vitiligo diagnosis and the search for concomitant disease.
Patient Journey to Diagnosis of Vitiligo
A patient with vitiligo talks with Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, about her personal journey to diagnosis and struggles with the disease.
Key Takeaways on Vitiligo Management
Expert dermatologists share final thoughts on treatment of vitiligo and topical ruxolitinib.
Promoting Access to New Therapies in Vitiligo
Experts in dermatology comment on the need to promote access to emerging treatments in vitiligo.
Managing Vitiligo Patient Expectations
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, and Nada Elbuluk, MD, share approaches to patient education and managing patient expectations when repigmenting the skin in vitiligo.
Disease Burden for Patients With Vitiligo
Expert dermatologists discuss the impact of vitiligo and vitiligo treatment on quality of life.
Treatment Response to Conventional vs Emerging Therapies in Vitiligo
Nada Elbuluk, MD, and Ted Lain, MD, compare response to conventional treatment options vs emerging therapies, such as ruxolitinib, in the treatment of vitiligo.
Treatment Approaches to Ruxolitinib in Vitiligo
Experts in dermatology share their impressions of ruxolitinib and approaches to vitiligo treatment in clinical practice.
Adverse Events of Ruxolitinib in Vitiligo Trials
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, discusses the adverse event profile of topical ruxolitinib for treatment of vitiligo, highlighting the well-tolerated nature of the drug.
Impact of UV Light Exposure on Vitiligo
Expert dermatologists comment on the impact of UV light exposure on areas of the skin with vitiligo and their recommendations for sunscreen use.
Use of Ruxolitinib for Treatment of Vitiligo
Experts in dermatology review the mechanism of action and clinical trials of topical ruxolitinib for repigmenting the skin in vitiligo.
Measuring Vitiligo Treatment Response
Brittany Craiglow, MD, discusses the lengthy nature of vitiligo treatment response and how to approach communicating with patients who want to see change quickly.
Mechanism of Repigmentation in Vitiligo
Ted Lain, MD, reviews the rates and patterns of repigmentation of the skin in vitiligo and how the timeline is different for each patient.
Treatment Goals in Vitiligo
Expert dermatologists share approaches to treating patients with vitiligo, focusing on patient communication and the use of combination therapy.
Quality of Life for Vitiligo Patients
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, comments on the emotional impact of vitiligo on patients’ quality of life.
Assessment of Vitiligo Severity
Ted Lain, MD, breaks down the use of the Vitiligo Area Scoring Index calculations to assess vitiligo severity.
Prevalence of Vitiligo
Drs Brittany Craiglow and Nada Elbuluk review the precipitating factors that trigger vitiligo, as well as segmental vs nonsegmental vitiligo.
Advice for Providers Treating Vitiligo
Dr. Woolery-Lloyd shares her advice for vitiligo providers and tips for helpful communication with patients.
Emerging Therapies in Vitiligo
Drs. Pandya, Rosmarin and King share their enthusiasm about emerging therapies and data that is available for ruxolitinib.
Place of Maintenance Therapy in Vitiligo
Vitiligo clinical experts discuss the role of maintenance therapy in preventing recurrence of vitiligo.
Time to Re-pigmentation in Vitiligo
Drs. Woolery-Lloyd, King and Pandya discuss time to re-pigmentation of different areas in vitiligo.
Current Treatment Options for Vitiligo
Drs. Woolery-Lloyd, Rosmarin and Pandya discuss various treatment options for vitiligo and when and where they might use them.
Treatment Options for Different Anatomical Regions in Vitiligo
Dr. Rosmarin and other panelists share their thoughts on how to treat different areas of the body and the role of tattoos.
Segmental vs Non-Segmental Vitiligo Treatment
Dr. Pandya shares his conversations with patients about re-pigmentation of segmental and non-segmental vitiligo and treatment options that exist.