title: Vitiligo therapy.
abstract: Vitiligo can be treated using various new and experimental therapies, such as narrow-band ultraviolet B microphototherapy (NB-UVB), narrow-band ultraviolet B excimer laser and monochromatic excimer light. The first is recommended for generalized vitiligo, whereas the latter two are indicated in patients affected by segmental and bilateral symmetrical vitiligo with < 20% cutaneous involvement. Medical treatments include topical corticosteroids and other topical treatments, such as antioxidants, tacrolimus and pimecrolimus, prostaglandin E, and vitamin D derivatives. Excellent therapeutic results can be achieved through combination treatments; surgical intervention is reserved for adolescent or adult patients with stable vitiligo.
authors.affiliation: University of Florence, Department of Dermatological Sciences, Via della Pergola, 60, 50121 Florence, Italy.
authors.forename: Torello
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lotti
authors.forename: Samantha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Berti
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Moretti
mesh_terms: D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents