... Elbuluk: These newer therapies give us expanded options. We hope that with the creation of new treatments for vitiligo, we will have even more options for those who have more recalcitrant vitiligo that may not have responded as well to older, traditional treatments.Dr. ...
... [20:02 - 22:53] What are the side effects of these new therapies? Generally, the side effect profile from the JAK inhibitors in clinical trials looks good and the side effects look tolerable. 10-15% of patients in the trial of the cream or topical-based JAK inhibitors experienced localized acne where the topical was put on the skin. ...
Upcoming Therapies for Vitiligo - Q&A with Dr. John Harris
... [20:02 - 22:53] What are the side effects of these new therapies? Generally, the side effect profile from the JAK inhibitors in clinical trials looks good and the side effects look tolerable. 10-15% of patients in the trial of the cream or topical-based JAK inhibitors experienced localized acne where the topical was put on the skin. ...
... Most complementary treatments for vitiligo have not been studied in clinical trials, and there is limited or no proof that they are safe or effective in treating vitiligo. There’s some evidence that the following alternative treatments might help: Ginkgo biloba extract has been explored in several clinical trials for vitiligo. ...
Vitiligo and Repigmentation Options
... Most complementary treatments for vitiligo have not been studied in clinical trials, and there is limited or no proof that they are safe or effective in treating vitiligo. There’s some evidence that the following alternative treatments might help: Ginkgo biloba extract has been explored in several clinical trials for vitiligo. ...
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... “It’s too early to know right now whether these [new therapies] are increasing the risk for infection to the coronavirus,” he said.Some researchers are actually using these very powerful, but selective, immunosuppressants to treat people who have severe reactions to the novel coronavirus. “We are still in the learning phases,” Dr. Harris said. ...
Vitiligo and the Novel Coronavirus
... “It’s too early to know right now whether these [new therapies] are increasing the risk for infection to the coronavirus,” he said.Some researchers are actually using these very powerful, but selective, immunosuppressants to treat people who have severe reactions to the novel coronavirus. “We are still in the learning phases,” Dr. Harris said. ...
... SurgeryIf you don’t respond well to topical or light therapies, surgery may be an option. Most surgical options involve skin grafting that uses normally pigmented skin grafted to vitiligo spots to help regenerate pigment in areas of the body that are affected by vitiligo. Surgery is not recommended for children. ...
Facial Vitiligo: Diagnosis and Treatment
... SurgeryIf you don’t respond well to topical or light therapies, surgery may be an option. Most surgical options involve skin grafting that uses normally pigmented skin grafted to vitiligo spots to help regenerate pigment in areas of the body that are affected by vitiligo. Surgery is not recommended for children. ...
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which people lose skin pigment and develop patches of lighter sk...
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Have you noticed dry, itchy, or scaly patches of skin along with your vitiligo symptoms? If so, ...
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