title: Vitiligo treatment update.
abstract: Vitiligo is a common depigmenting disease that can affect the skin and mucosal surfaces. Various treatments have been used over the years with varying repigmentation rates. This review looks at the evidence of commonly used therapies for vitiligo.
authors.affiliation: University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Benjamin S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Daniel
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wittal
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008544:Melanocytes / Q000637:transplantation; D010789:Phototherapy; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D062327:Skin Lightening Preparations / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000975:Antioxidants; D065095:Calcineurin Inhibitors; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D062327:Skin Lightening Preparations
keywords: management; treatment; vitiligo