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-Vitiligo comes from the Latin word “vitilus”, meaning calf. -It is a pigmentation disorder, quite unsightly, whose origin is still unknown (there is a destruction of melanocytes). -The body is covered by white discolored patches surrounded by a hyperpigmented... READ MORE

To read the current issue of Dermatologica Helvetica, click HERE (Journal Club, Focus and “What’s Hot” in English) Published in Dermatologica Helvetica (article selection: Prof SAURAT JH, MD – Dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland) READ MORE

To read the current issue of Dermatologica Helvetica, click HERE (Journal Club, Focus and “What’s Hot” in English) Published in Dermatologica Helvetica (article selection: Prof SAURAT JH, MD – Dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland) READ MORE

To read the current issue of Dermatologica Helvetica, click HERE (Journal Club, Focus and “What’s Hot” in English) Published in Dermatologica Helvetica (article selection: Prof SAURAT JH, MD – Dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland) READ MORE

To read the current issue of Dermatologica Helvetica, click HERE (Journal Club, Focus and “What’s Hot” in English) Published in Dermatologica Helvetica (article selection: Prof SAURAT JH, MD – Dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland) READ MORE

Take Home Message: -This study shows that for the treatment of vitiligo (vulgaris) oral mini pulsed therapy with steroids (OMP)  have the same long term results as Azathioprine (after 6 months). However Azathioprine acts more slowly.  (Study from India). –OMP acts faster... READ MORE

Why does it happen ? It’s often the fault of phenols Like monobenzone, chemicals that induce vitiligo are mostly phenols, which contain a benzene ring with hydroxyl group attached. Examples include: 4-tert-butylcatechol 4-tert-butylphenol Mechanism: chemical phenols appear... READ MORE

Le sommaire ci-dessous est en anglais. Pour accéder aux articles en français, cliquer sur “(français)” à la fin de chaque titre.     Clinical features Association with Atherosclerosis ? Vitiligo evolving badly: the “Confetti-like macule sign” Association with Metabolic... READ MORE