New research has revealed eye colour could be linked to vitiligo. A study of nearly 3,000 non-Hispanic Americans of European descent has found people with blue eyes are less likely to have vitiligo. Researchers also identified 13 new genes that may predispose people to the condition. Among the people studied with vitiligo: 27% had blue or gray eyes, compared with 52% of…
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VR Foundation to launch new vitiligo resources
VR Foundation, a philanthropic organisation that funds and fast-tracks medical research for vitiligo globally, has been working on new resources for vitiligo. Over the next few months, it will launch two new resources for use by: 1) dermatologists and support groups, and 2) vitiligo patients, their families and their friends. The resources will support both groups…
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…
On your marks for vitiligo awareness!
Hundreds of people took part in spreading the word about vitiligo yesterday in support of World Vitiligo Day – the day proposed to raise global awareness of the disorder and help increase support for patients. Campaigners actively supported the day with kind words of support from all over the world: Hemel Hempstead, UK: @SamSc0tt : “#vilitigo day,…
VITSAF: World Vitiligo Day – June 25th
Leading vitiligo foundation, VITSAF (Vitiligo Support and Awareness Foundation), is working hard to make June 25th a rememberable day for vitiligo patients worldwide. World Vitiligo Day, the proposed global awareness day, could be celebrated globally along with other well recognised causes to spread the word about vitiligo – gaining awareness of the disorder and increasing support for those with…