ChauYee Ng, Peng-Chieh Shen, Tsung-Fu Tsai, Yi-Jing Lai, Tzu-Li Liu
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Abstract
Vitiligo is the most common acquired pigmentary disorder and can have profound negative psychosocial impacts on patients. The disease course of vitiligo is often unpredictable, and diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo remain a challenging dermatological task. In this review, we touch on new advances in understanding vitiligo pathogenesis; discuss emerging biomarkers that may aid physicians in assessing vitiligo disease activity and severity, and summarize prospective targeted therapies in treating vitiligo. A brief outline dedicated to the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on vitiligo patients is also provided. We hope that readers may acquire a more comprehensive understanding of vitiligo and gain insights into new diagnostic tools and therapeutic options for vitiligo.
期刊介绍:
Dermatologica Sinica aims to publish high quality scientific research in the field of dermatology, with the goal of promoting and disseminating dermatological-related medical science knowledge to improve global health. Articles on clinical, laboratory, educational, and social research in dermatology and other related fields that are of interest to the medical profession are eligible for consideration. Review articles, original articles, brief reports, case reports and correspondence are accepted.