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Can you take a supplement to restore melanin in vitiligo? Here is what the research says about every supplement category — what has evidence, what is pure marketing, and what you should actually consider.
Ruxolitinib cream works well on the face but poorly on hands and feet. Here is why acral vitiligo responds differently and what combination strategies actually move the needle.
Ruxolitinib cream (Opzelura) combined with narrowband UVB is emerging as the most effective non-surgical approach for vitiligo repigmentation. Here is the evidence behind the combination, the practical protocol, and what you can realistically expect.
Vitiligo patients need daily sunscreen, and the guidance changes during pregnancy. Here is which sunscreen ingredients are considered safe in pregnancy, which to avoid, and the practical recommendations for protecting depigmented skin while pregnant.
A patient-friendly side-by-side of every major vitiligo treatment — how they work, what they cost, who they suit, and what the evidence actually says about each one.
Not all vitiligo patches respond the same way. The face responds well to most treatments. The hands and feet are notoriously resistant. Here is a body-area breakdown of what works where, why location matters, and how to set realistic expectations for each site.
Vitiligo patients show consistent gut microbiome differences compared to healthy controls. Whether fixing that gap changes outcomes is less clear. Here is the honest picture.
Opzelura is the first FDA-approved topical treatment specifically for vitiligo. Here is everything patients need to know: how it works, who responds, realistic timelines, cost, and what to do if insurance denies it.
Opzelura is frequently denied on first submission. Most denials can be successfully appealed. Here is the exact process, what your dermatologist needs to write, and the argument that works.
AbbVie submitted upadacitinib for FDA and EMA approval in February 2026. It is oral, systemic, and could address body vitiligo where topical treatments fall short.
Ayurveda offers several herbs and approaches used for vitiligo, ranging from well-researched (bakuchi/psoralen) to unsupported. This is a careful evidence-based review of each major Ayurvedic approach, including real risks with DIY bakuchi use.
Skin discoloration has many causes — vitiligo, tinea versicolor, post-inflammatory changes. Here is how to tell them apart and what treatments apply.
