Erasing the memory of T cells may reverse the symptoms of vitiligo. This follows the results of a study on the treatment of vitiligo conducted by a research team from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts recently published in the journal...
Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an antioxidant enzyme which is found naturally in our body. It is one of the most powerful known antioxidants, meaning that it reduces oxidative stress and protects our skin from the damage caused by free radicals. It is, therefore, one...
Today is World Vitiligo Day and this year once again we would like to add our voice to all those who wish to make this skin condition visible and combat the social stigmatisation that even today people with it suffer in many parts of the world. Vitiligo is a skin...
L-Phenylalanine has demonstrated its effectiveness, not just in treating vitiligo, but also in other cases of hypopigmentation caused by burns, traumas or skin diseases such as pityriasis alba, tinea versicolor, and post-inflammatory hypomelanosis, generally caused by...
The sun takes centre stage once again with the arrival of spring, and with it come its benefits and detriments for vitiligo patients. Sunburn can trigger vitiligo in patients predisposed to the disorder. Vitiligo patients must be careful and use solar protection....
