Pigmentary Disorders

Researchers examined the role of diabetes and glycemic profile in the risk of development of vitiligo in a Mendelian randomization study.

Researchers said individuals with vitiligo should monitor for RA and SLE, as regular check-ups are essential for managing this risk.

Rick Guidotti, fashion photographer turned patient advocate, discusses reframing beauty through his nonprofit Positive Exposure.

Silverberg discusses her SPD 2024 lecture, "Approach to Progressive Vitiligo," the future vitiligo landscape, and more.

The study found that CMT is effective and well-tolerated in treating stable vitiligo, with significant positive correlations between the target area treatment ratio and repigmentation.

The study found a genetic link between vitiligo and autoimmune thyroid diseases, but no similar link with autoimmune hepatitis or Graves' disease.

Individuals in Uyo, Nigeria, with albinism are at great risk of developing photodermatoses due to a lack of photoprotection and awareness of photoprotective behaviors.

Today, June 13, is the 10th annual International Albinism Awareness Day.

Conversely, there were higher levels of selenium and folic acid detected in patients with vitiligo versus otherwise healthy individuals.

Data from the TRuE-V mechanism of action study was presented in a poster at the 2024 RAVE Conference.

These findings may provide guidance for future international definitions of degrees of activity and repigmentation in vitiligo.

Clinicians, especially those who see patients with inflammatory and pigmentary disorders, should incorporate alcohol use disorder screening measures into all patient visits.

Topical Bacitracin, Neosporin, and Vaseline were applied to mice over a 6-week period.

In addition, authors of a research letter noted that patients with vitiligo demonstrated a comparable risk of myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accident.

A new review highlighted JAK inhibitors' role in vitiligo treatment, emphasizing varying benefits, facial efficacy, and potential for sustained responses.

Study participants in the treatment group experienced an observable and significant decrease in melanin index scoring.

Researchers compared the potent depigmenting agent with modified Kligman's formula, considered the gold standard therapy for melasma.

Dive into a complex case report of a 29-year-old African American male patient with Fitzpatrick skin type V with a 6-month reported history of vitiligo on his lips.

The study suggests a relationship between an imbalance in the skin microbiota and LS-associated hypopigmentation.

Seemal Desai, MD, highlighted the challenges and opportunities to best serve patients seeking solutions for acne scars, melasma, vitiligo, and cosmetic concerns.

Investigators also developed a MELASQoL model using 4 predictors of quality of life impacts in patients with melasma.

Rebecca Vasquez, MD, presented a session on common, overlapping, and complex pigmented dermatoses.

UV exposure or trauma to the skin, such as blistering and ulceration, can lead to changes in skin pigmentation and appearance. 

Quality of life is impacted far beyond the physical challenges for those with oculocutaneous albinism.

Compared to patients without melasma, blue light irradiation caused minimal changes in patients with melasma.