Pigmentation Disorders
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Treatment options for vitiligo reviewed
Principles of vitiligo treatment are to stop immune destruction and to stimulate melanocyte differentiation, migration, and melanin production, Dr...
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Analysis spotlights economic burden of vitiligo in the U.S.
All-cause total healthcare costs for patients with vitiligo were significantly higher than those of matched controls.
Dermpath Diagnosis
Reticular Hyperpigmentation With Keratotic Papules in the Axillae and Groin
A 37-year-old woman presented with multiple hyperkeratotic small papules in the axillae and groin of 1 year’s duration. She reported pruritus and...
Original Research
Assessment of the Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid Solution 5% in the Treatment of Melasma in Patients of South Asian Descent
This study assessed the efficacy of tranexamic acid solution 5% for the treatment of melasma in patients with darker skin types.
Feature
Ruxolitinib for vitiligo: Experts share experiences from first year
Many patients “don’t hit their optimal results at 3 months, 6 months, even the year mark. With continued use, many can see continued benefit,”...
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Treating poikiloderma
Breaking down the subtypes will help direct the treatment options.
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Study highlights diagnostic challenges of differentiating lichen sclerosus from vitiligo
The investigators aimed to characterize differences in LS and vitiligo based on history, physical exam, and demographic findings at the initial...
Dermpath Diagnosis
Enlarging Pigmented Lesion on the Thigh
An 80-year-old man presented with a pigmented lesion on the left lateral thigh near the knee that had been gradually enlarging over several weeks...
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Many users of skin-lightening product unaware of risks
Results were based on a study evaluating U.S. skin-lightening habits and the role colorism plays.
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Study examines burden of vitiligo in the U.S.
The burden of vitiligo in the United States is poorly understood, according to the authors of the study.
Clinical Review
Pigmenting Purpuric Dermatoses: Striking But Not a Manifestation of COVID-19 Infection
Dermatologists should be aware of the clinical presentations of pigmenting purpuric dermatoses (PPDs).