High rates of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem are prevalent in children with vitiligo, especially those with early onset or facial involvement. Routine psychosocial assessments and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The association between hearing loss and pediatric vitiligo was consistent across sensitivity and time analyses.

Black children with vitiligo are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, including depression, suicidal ideation, and disruptive behavior disorders, than matched controls ...

A study found no significant association between pediatric vitiligo and visual acuity deficits, suggesting that routine vision screening may not be necessary for this population. Researchers conducted ...

Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin disorder affecting about 1 in 100 people. It is characterized by a loss of pigment (coloring) in skin patches that appear white. Melanin is the natural pigment that ...

Twice-daily application of 1.5% ruxolitinib cream was found to be effective in children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis and vitiligo. Children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis (AD) and ...

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A teenager from Orono has written a children's book about how bravery begins with loving yourself. "Angel's Big Splash" is about Mallory Habstritt and her journey with vitiligo ...

Some herbal remedies, such as ginkgo biloba, green tea extracts, and capsaicin from chili peppers, may affect vitiligo symptoms by reducing inflammation and providing antioxidant support. Some ...

Vitiligo is a condition where white patches develop on the skin, caused by the immune system attacking pigment-producing ...