Vitiligo is believed to be an autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own healthy melanin-producing skin cells by mistake. It may be hereditary or triggered by a particular event like ...
John Kenney Jr., MD, Lifetime Achievement Award and Lectureship recipient Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD, delivered a tribute to her predecessor as she discussed the history and advancements of vitiligo.
Vitiligo is more than just a skin disease. It can be detrimental to patients' emotional health, and impact their self-esteem, body image, and quality of life. Vitiligo can be treated effectively ...
Ms Asunta Wangari, a 30-year-old hairdresser, who we met at this year’s World Vitiligo Day, has lived with the condition since 2010. “I woke up one morning and realised I had a patch on my hand.
Vitiligo can inflict profound psychological damage on patients. A series of talks held in the Pavilion gives visitors the opportunity to engage directly with individuals’ experiences.