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Articles covering the condition itself — causes, patterns, triggers, and the research behind what we do and don't know. A good starting point if you're newly diagnosed or trying to understand your options.
106 articles
June 9, 2026
Stress is often linked to vitiligo flares. But what does the research actually say about meditation and stress reduction as part of vitiligo management? An honest look at the evidence.
June 9, 2026
World Vitiligo Day 2026 falls at a genuinely significant moment for treatment. An oral JAK inhibitor is awaiting FDA approval, a second has Phase 3 wins, NHS patients can now access Opzelura, and a new Phase 3 study confirmed baricitinib efficacy. Here is what is real and what it means.
May 14, 2026
Baricitinib is an oral JAK1/2 inhibitor approved for alopecia areata and rheumatoid arthritis with emerging Phase 3 data for vitiligo. Here is what the trial evidence shows and how it compares to other JAK inhibitors.
May 14, 2026
Afamelanotide is a synthetic melanocortin analogue approved in Europe for a different condition, but studied as a phototherapy enhancer in vitiligo. The data shows meaningful benefit when combined with NbUVB. Here is what we know.
May 14, 2026
Self-tanners work differently on depigmented vitiligo patches than on normal skin — the chemistry explains why, and sets realistic expectations for what products can and cannot do. Here is the honest picture, plus what actually works.
May 14, 2026
Alpha lipoic acid has been studied in combination with phototherapy for vitiligo in small trials showing modest benefit. Here is what the evidence actually says and where it fits in a rational treatment plan.
May 14, 2026
There is no permanent cure for vitiligo — but that is not the full picture. Meaningful repigmentation, long-term remission, and a dramatically improved appearance are all achievable with current treatments. Here is the honest answer.
May 14, 2026
Yes — repigmented vitiligo can depigment again after treatment stops. Understanding relapse rates, what drives recurrence, and how to maintain results with the minimum ongoing intervention.
May 14, 2026
Yes — vitiligo can stop spreading without treatment, and does so in a significant proportion of patients. Understanding what spontaneous stabilisation means, when it is likely, and how to distinguish it from temporary plateaus.
May 14, 2026
Summer makes vitiligo more visible and can trigger new patches through sunburn and Koebner effect — but it is not categorically worse for the underlying disease. Here is how to understand the seasonal dimension of vitiligo.
May 14, 2026
Vitiligo itself does not damage internal organs. The condition is confined to melanocytes in the skin and hair. But the autoimmune mechanism behind vitiligo is associated with other conditions that do affect internal health — and these are worth understanding.
May 14, 2026
Vitiligo patches themselves do not typically itch — but some patients do experience itch, and the reasons are worth understanding. Here is what the research shows.
