Systemic JAK inhibitor therapy with tofacitinib was associated with the most favorable outcomes among patients with extensive vitiligo.

They also discovered an overexpression of an enzyme in vitiligo-affected skin. Too much of this enzyme, matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2), might be causing the disturbance to the basement membrane.

Vitiligo typically begins on the hands, forearm, feet and face. But, it can develop on any part of the body, including the mucous membranes (moist lining of the mouth, nose, genitals and rectal area), ...

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 ...

In addition, on 24 September, the NDA for vitiligo indication of ruxolitinib cream has been accepted by the National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA). In accordance with the relevant ...

In June last year, Egyptian singer and composer Ramy Gamal made headlines when he became the first celebrity to speak candidly about suffering and living with vitiligo. He chronicled the stages of ...

And for me, when I saw my spot, I kind of got fearful. What challenges have you faced being a person of color with vitiligo? The elephant in the room that we don't speak about is if you're darker ...

Vitiligo Therapeutics Market Vitiligo Therapeutics Market Dublin, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Vitiligo ...

Model Winnie Harlow felt isolated when first diagnosed with vitiligo but now says it's one of her "greatest gifts" A controversial new treatment for a condition called vitiligo that can restore ...

A man who developed vitiligo as a child said he would not use a controversial treatment that may come to the UK. Ruxolitinib works by removing white patches, but carries some potentially serious ...

Incyte Biosciences Canada today announced that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance for OPZELURA® (ruxolitinib ...