Cross‐Cultural Beliefs and Stigmatization in Vitiligo: A Systematic Review
Vitiligo imposes a global psychosocial burden that is amplified by cultural misconceptions and stigma. Culturally tailored, multidisciplinary interventions-including education, psychological support, and community-based stigma reduction-are crucial to improving outcomes. Future research should focus on high-stigma, underrepresented populations to inform equitable care.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
- Published
- 2026-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70725
- Primary Topic
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00