13 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A woman with vitiligo had a rare fungal infection around her vitiligo patch and it improved with antifungal cream.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Repigmentation patterns in vitiligo depend on melanocyte source, lesion status, and therapy choice.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Topical 6% salicylic acid effectively reduced skin plaques in a patient with wooly hair and palmoplantar keratoderma.
11 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.
9 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Transplanting body hair helped repigment and treat a man's vitiligo.
January 2015 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Phototherapy is effective in treating vitiligo.
47 citations
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September 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diphencyprone therapy for hair loss can cause vitiligo.
April 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new surgical technique using vellus hair grafts effectively treated vitiligo without causing unwanted hair growth.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine of Kazakhstan” Vitiligo treatments include JAK inhibitors, UVB phototherapy, and dietary changes, with emotional support being important.
14 citations
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June 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” An 8-year-old boy had both alopecia areata and vitiligo on the same spot on his scalp, which is very rare.
27 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Nonsegmental vitiligo is caused by the immune system attacking skin cells, often linked to other autoimmune diseases.
May 2026 in “Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review” Individualized homeopathic treatment may help improve vitiligo.
April 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
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May 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of the Medical Sciences (Berkala Ilmu Kedokteran)” Transplanting melanocyte stem cells from hair follicles can effectively treat vitiligo.
7 citations
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June 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” PRP combined with vitamin D improves vitiligo more effectively than vitamin D alone.
17 citations
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December 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The treatment improved hair color in most vitiligo patients without major side effects.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Case reports in medicine” Diphencyprone can cause unexpected and possibly permanent vitiligo.
July 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Assessing CD8+ T cell levels before surgery may improve vitiligo treatment outcomes.
May 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Combining PRP with follicular transplantation improves vitiligo treatment better than follicular transplantation alone.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle-derived melanocyte transplant could effectively treat vitiligo by restoring skin color.
April 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Congenital triangular alopecia and vitiligo can occur together, but treatment for one may not affect the other.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “PubMed” Regular lab tests and follow-ups are important for managing vitiligo, especially checking thyroid antibodies.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” Vitiligo treatments are improving but relapses are common.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Vitiligo is a systemic disease with psychological effects, and new treatments focus on personalized care.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo may be linked to stopping finasteride.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International journal of trichology” Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) effectively treated both alopecia areata and verruca vulgaris.
Melanocyte transplantation can safely restore skin color, especially in stable vitiligo, but must be chosen carefully based on the disease phase.
3 citations
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January 2000 Some alternative therapies for vitiligo show promise but need more research.