A Score with a VESted Interest in Vitiligo.
The extension and severity of vitiligo guide diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic choices. However, to date, the lack of a standardized method for measuring vitiligo is responsible for the high variability in vitiligo assessment. van Geel et al. introduce a clinical scoring called the Vitiligo Extent Score with a strong interest in clinical practice and clinical research in vitiligo.
Department of Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology, National Reference Centre for Rare Skin Diseases, Saint-André Hospital, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France; INSERM U1035, Immuno-dermatology Team, ATIP-AVENIR, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France. Electronic address: Julien.seneschal@chu-bordeaux.fr.
Julien
J
Seneschal
INSERM U1035, Immuno-dermatology Team, ATIP-AVENIR, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
Katia
K
Boniface
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003124:Colorimetry / Q000379:methods; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods*; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D010781:Photography; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013053:Spectrophotometry / Q000379:methods; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*