Pigmentation Disorders
Conference Coverage
Recent progress in vitiligo treatment might be heading to vitiligo cure
NEW YORK – Elimination of resident-memory T cells is showing promise for durable vitiligo control.
Case Letter
Bimatoprost-Induced Iris Hyperpigmentation: Beauty in the Darkened Eye of the Beholder
Iris hyperpigmentation can occur when bimatoprost eye drops are applied to the eyes for treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma, but reports...
Case Letter
Darkening and Eruptive Nevi During Treatment With Erlotinib
Cutaneous side effects of erlotinib include acneform eruption, xerosis, paronychia, and pruritus. Clinicians should monitor patients for darkening...
Latest News
Topical ruxolitinib looks good for facial vitiligo, in phase 2 study
MILAN – About half of patients on the two highest doses had a 50% improvement after 6 months of treatment.
Conference Coverage
Visual examinations yield signs to guide vitiligo treatment
MILAN – A careful clinical exam can identify patients needing urgent, aggressive treatment.
From the Journals
Timolol shortens propranolol use in infantile hemangioma
This is of interest because of the rare but serious adverse effects associated with propranolol.
From the Journals
Topical calcineurin inhibitors prove beneficial for patients with vitiligo
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 56 studies on treatment with topical calcineurin inhibitors for patients with vitiligo revealed both TCI...
Commentary
Leukemia Cutis–Associated Leonine Facies and Eyebrow Loss
Leonine facies may present in association with leukemia cutis and other cancers. Although eyebrow loss in leonine facies often is not reversible,...
Case Letter
Pigmented Fungiform Papillae of the Tongue in an Indian Male
Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue are common lingual hyperpigmented macules in patients with skin of color. It is important to be aware...
Case Letter
Prurigo Pigmentosa Induced by Ketosis: Resolution Through Dietary Modification
Ketosis can be associated with a specific rash known as prurigo pigmentosa (PP). Consider asking about dietary modifications in patients...
Conference Coverage
Whether diet, vitamins, or supplements can benefit patients with vitiligo remains unclear
WASHINGTON – Despite great patient interest, data on complementary and alternative treatments as adjunctive...