St. John’s Wort for Vitiligo: A Simple, Low-Cost Way to Partially Ease the Problem
St. John’s wort has long been used in phytomedicine as a natural antidepressant, antispasmodic, and diuretic—and also as a photosensitizer. […]
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A Quiet Revolution in Dermatology: How Microcurrents Are Changing the Approach to Treating Vitiligo
Microcurrent Therapy for Vitiligo: A Scientific Review of Innovative Methods Vitiligo is a challenge medicine has been tackling for decades.
Melanin: How Sleep Controls Your Natural Palette and What It Means for Skin with Pigmentation Characteristics
Melanin is not just a pigment – it’s your body’s natural shield, and its production is deeply connected to your
Segmental vs Nonsegmental Vitiligo: Clinical Features, Prognosis & Management
Key Takeaways Segmental vitiligo (SV): early onset, unilateral/dermatomal distribution, rapid stabilization; best surgical candidate once stable. Nonsegmental vitiligo (NSV): bilateral/symmetric
Vitiligo Diagnosis with Wood’s Lamp & Dermoscopy: Criteria, Active-Rim Signs, and a Standardized Photo Protocol
Key Takeaways Wood’s lamp hallmark: sharply demarcated bright chalk/blue-white accentuation of macules/patches. Activity signs: confetti depigmentation, trichrome borders, and Koebner
Tacrolimus 0.1% for Vitiligo: Efficacy by Zone (Face/Neck vs Trunk vs Acral) — Evidence Overview
Key Takeaways Face/neck respond fastest: perifollicular islands in 4–8 weeks, meaningful F-VASI drops by 8–12 weeks—best as nightly monotherapy or
Patient-Reported Outcomes in Vitiligo: QoL Scales, Minimal Important Change, and Clinic Integration
Key Takeaways Why measure QoL? VASI captures extent, but not impact (stigma, avoidance, mood). PROMs close that gap. Core tools:
Combination Algorithms in Vitiligo: NB-UVB/Excimer with Topicals (Steroids, Calcineurin Inhibitors, JAK) by Zone
Key Takeaways Backbone: NB-UVB 311 nm for generalized disease; excimer 308 nm for focal patches, rims, and acral borders. Face/folds: tacrolimus (±
Surgical Options for Stable Vitiligo Beyond MKTP: Suction Blister, Punch/Minigrafting, and FUE-Grafting
Key Takeaways Indication: stable segmental or focal nonsegmental vitiligo that failed optimized medical/light therapy. Confirm stability: no new/enlarging lesions, quiet