Vitiligo

The HCPLive Vitiligo condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on the dermatologic condition. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for the affected skin of vitiligo patients.

John E. Harris, MD, PhD: The Current State of Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata Research

September 15, 2021

Article

In this episode of Derm Discussions, vitiligo expert John Harris, MD, PhD, discusses new tactics and therapeutic options in treating inflammatory skin disorders like vitiligo, alopecia areata, and atopic dermatitis.

COVID-19 Linked to Exacerbations in Skin Diseases

September 15, 2021

Article

Though the severity of the COVID-19 virus did not differ in participants with different dermatological conditions, their conditions were affected in alternate ways.

Elena Ezhkova, PhD: Evaluating Epigenetic Changes Caused by UV Exposure

September 14, 2021

Video

Dr. Ezhkova and fellow investigators found that low UV exposure prompted an increase in pigmentation production through melanocytes in the body.

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD: Expanding on Vitiligo Research and Treatment

September 10, 2021

Video

Dr. Chovatiya speaks on the advancements made in vitiligo research, how the disease can disproportionately impact patients of different ethnicities, and how each patient can be properly treated.

FDA Clears Drug-Device Combination Matrix for Chronic Wound Care

September 02, 2021

Article

The wound care matrix is composed of hydrolyzed fish collagen infused with cod liver oil and other plant-derived oil and wax to aid in the natural wound healing process.

Pediatric Group Visits Aid Families Struggling with Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata

September 01, 2021

Article

Investigators hope that the emerging method of managing these atopic diseases can help remove racial and socioeconomic barriers to care.

ReCell® Effective Treatment for Nipple-Areola Complex Vitiligo

August 25, 2021

Article

Investigators believe the treatment strategy can go on to treat other “difficult-to-treat” areas of the body such as palms, elbows, and lips.

Serial Assessment of Vitiligo Patches Results in Early Recognition

August 19, 2021

Article

Investigators write that methods such as dermatoscopy can result in early recognition of unstable patches and lead to appropriate medical treatment for patients with vitiligo.

Vitiligo Linked to Insomnia Risk

August 18, 2021

Article

A new study showed about half of all vitiligo patients from a care system were burdened with the sleeping disorder.

Delayed Vitiligo Treatment Potential Risk Factor for Progression, Recurrence

June 09, 2021

Article

The COVID-19 pandemic had forced vitiligo patients to delay treatments; however, not much is known about the effects of delaying on disease course.