A David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA-led research team reports that vitiligo is associated with increased depression ...

While vitiligo can affect anyone regardless of race, it creates a particularly brutal experience in Black communities where the contrast between affected and unaffected skin is impossible to hide ...

This stunning Black Cat’s sparkly vitiligo markings make her look like she’s always wearing glam makeup — and we’re obsessed.

Portraits by Minnesota-based photographer Sharolyn B. Hagen show individuals living with vitiligo, a non-contagious autoimmune condition that causes depigmented patches of skin. Since 2022, Hagen ...

I’ve been a vitiligo researcher for almost 20 years. While it affects people of all races and ethnicities equally, it’s more visible in people with darker skin tones.

An expert discusses how long-term corticosteroid use carries risks of skin atrophy, systemic effects such as adrenal suppression, and area-specific concerns such as increased intraocular pressure near ...

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune condition that manifests as white patches of depigmented skin, or a complete loss of color, on affected areas of the body. The condition can have a significant ...

References Desai S, Friedman A. Skin tone bias of Google Image results for vitiligo. Presented at American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting; March 8-12, 2024; San Diego, CA. Abstract 52941 ...

5 People with Vitiligo Open Up About What They Would Want Parents of Kids with the Skin Condition to Know If you're new to navigating your child's vitiligo diagnosis, or just want to be prepared ...

Sometimes, just knowing that there are treatment options and a plan in place can be incredibly empowering." She encourages people living with vitiligo to reframe how they see their skin.