Vitiligo
- Sun protection + cosmetic camouflage are useful
- Topical corticosteroid or calcineurin inhibitor for limited disease
- Topical ruxolitinib can repigment nonsegmental vitiligo
- Narrow-band UVB for more extensive disease
- Face responds better than hands/feet
- Screen for associated autoimmune thyroid disease when appropriate
Use at a glance
- Sun protection + cosmetic camouflage are useful
Treatment options
- Topical corticosteroid or calcineurin inhibitor for limited disease
- Topical ruxolitinib can repigment nonsegmental vitiligo
Practical pearls
- Narrow-band UVB for more extensive disease
- Face responds better than hands/feet
Choosing treatment
- Screen for associated autoimmune thyroid disease when appropriate
Self-check
- What is recommended for Vitiligo?
Sun protection + cosmetic camouflage are useful.
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