Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Diseases

Painting a More Colorful Picture: A Review of Recently Proposed Vitiligo Treatments

Abstract

Georgina M Ferzli

Vitiligo is a depigmentation disorder of the skin with profound physical and psychological effects. Several techniques have been developed over the years to treat this disorder, including combinations of topical treatments, oral medications, light therapies, and laser treatments. The current mainstay for treatment is narrow-band ultra-violet B (NB-UVB), topical calcineurin inhibitors, and topical corticosteroids. Still, many patients today continue to suffer from the effects of this disorder. This paper aims to present new, promising treatments for vitiligo that has been presented in the literature of late.