Taiwanese Dermatological Association consensus recommendations for the diagnosis, assessment, and management of vitiligo

Abstract Vitiligo is a prevalent autoimmune skin disorder that presents as patches of depigmentation. While the disease is typically asymptomatic, the lesions are highly noticeable and can cause substantial psychosocial distress. Depending on the subtype, extent, and activity of the disease, various topical treatments, systemic treatments, phototherapy modalities, and surgical interventions are used to halt disease progression and facilitate repigmentation. However, there is generally a lack of evidence from well-designed, large-scale, controlled trials supporting specific treatment approaches, and recommendations of existing clinical guidelines frequently differ. To address these challenges, the Taiwanese Dermatological Association established an expert committee to develop consensus recommendations to provide clinicians with guidance on the diagnosis, assessment, and management of vitiligo to improve the quality of patient care in Taiwan.

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Dermatologica Sinica
Published
2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.ds-d-24-00250
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3
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melanin and skin pigmentation
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Abstract

Abstract Vitiligo is a prevalent autoimmune skin disorder that presents as patches of depigmentation. While the disease is typically asymptomatic, the lesions are highly noticeable and can cause substantial psychosocial distress. Depending on the subtype, extent, and activity of the disease, various topical treatments, systemic treatments, phototherapy modalities, and surgical interventions are used to halt disease progression and facilitate repigmentation. However, there is generally a lack of evidence from well-designed, large-scale, controlled trials supporting specific treatment approaches, and recommendations of existing clinical guidelines frequently differ. To address these challenges, the Taiwanese Dermatological Association established an expert committee to develop consensus recommendations to provide clinicians with guidance on the diagnosis, assessment, and management of vitiligo to improve the quality of patient care in Taiwan.

Dermatologica SinicaVol. 43(1)
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW), Kaohsiung Medical University (TW), National Taiwan University (TW), Jen-Ai Hospital (TW), Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (TW), Mackay Memorial Hospital (TW), Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TW), Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW), Mackay Medical University (TW), Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management (TW), Cathay General Hospital (TW), National Taiwan University Hospital (TW), National Cheng Kung University Hospital (TW), National Cheng Kung University (TW)
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