17 citations
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March 1994 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Vitiligo and alopecia areata may share common causes.
31 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Frontal fibrosing alopecia and vitiligo might be linked, not just coincidental.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Bioscientia medicina” Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
6 citations
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March 2009 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” A sphingolipid from human placenta may help treat vitiligo by activating melanocyte stem cells.
January 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Microneedling is an effective and tolerable way to treat vitiligo.
10 citations
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September 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Three Iranian men had reddish-brown facial pigmentation with no effective treatment.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Nonculture epidermal suspension is an effective, simple, and safe treatment for stable vitiligo.
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Fractional Er:YAG laser with PRP is more effective and has fewer side effects than microneedling with PRP for vitiligo.
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May 1997 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Vitiligo is not linked to coeliac disease, but a small number of alopecia areata patients may have it, suggesting they should be tested for coeliac disease.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Vitiligo patients have higher risks of autoimmune diseases, infections, and skin cancer.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tofacitinib successfully treated vitiligo in a patient with lupus without side effects.
Guidelines help safely perform cosmetic procedures on vitiligo patients to avoid new skin lesions.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Punch grafting treats vitiligo faster but can cause a cobblestone look, while follicular hair transplantation is slower but looks better and has no side effects.
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Langerhans' cells are not responsible for depigmentation in this mouse model.
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November 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study found a specific pattern of uneven melanin distribution on balding scalps that could help understand skin diseases caused by light exposure.
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January 2006 in “Skinmed” A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
March 2018 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Surgical therapies for vitiligo vary in effectiveness, with combination therapy and medical tattooing recommended for better results.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Segmented hair color changes can indicate active alopecia areata.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology” Vitiligo patients often have other health issues, especially thyroid disorders.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Chemical leukoderma is temporary, while chemical-induced vitiligo can be persistent and harder to treat.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The combination therapy is safe and more effective for treating pediatric facial and cervical vitiligo.
68 citations
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October 2008 in “Archives of dermatological research” Generalized vitiligo in Chinese patients is linked to other autoimmune diseases, especially in familial cases.
October 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The boy's hair and skin color differences are due to a pigmentation disorder.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Scalp pemphigus vulgaris can be effectively treated with low-dose prednisone and triamcinolone.
Multiphoton microscopy helps understand and improve vitiligo treatments by visualizing skin cell changes.
August 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Stress can trigger and worsen vitiligo.
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February 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” People with vitiligo are more likely to also have alopecia areata.
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May 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's hair has unique structural differences with alternating bright and dark bands.
71 citations
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October 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Vitiligo and alopecia areata may have similar causes despite their differences.
11 citations
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Langerhans' cells are not involved in hair depigmentation in these mice.