WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say they’ve identified more genes linked to the autoimmune disease vitiligo, which causes patches of white skin and hair. An international team of scientists pinpointed 23 new locations on the genome associated with susceptibility to vitiligo. That doubles the number of known genes connected with vitiligo, the…
Category: Research & Treatment
Study: Do you have Vitiligo? Your help is needed
The HI-Light Vitiligo Trial is looking at whether using a hand held light therapy device at home combined with a topical steroid ointment would be an effective treatment for vitiligo. Adults and children are needed to take part in The HI-Light Vitiligo Trial to test two home-based treatments – steroid cream and light treatment using a…
New techniques bring hope for vitiligo treatment
A US dermatologist has released a fresh insight into the various surgical methods that could lead to more effective treatment of vitiligo*. The new information brings new hope to sufferers and was presented at American Academy of Dermatology’s 70th Annual meeting. New surgical techniques include skin grafting – where normal skin is used as donor…