International severity criteria developed for Vitiligo
In a consensus statement published online March 25 in JAMA Dermatology, internationally agreed-upon severity criteria are presented for vitiligo.
Apr 2, 2026
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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: News and Research on Pigmentation Disorders
MeSH tree: C17.800.621
Painless skin patch offers new way to monitor immune health
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed the first bandage-like microneedle patch that can sample the body's immune responses painlessly ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Prediabetes rates soar among children with overweight as maternal weight rises
The prevalence of prediabetes has increased significantly in recent years among Finnish children living with overweight or obesity, a recent study by Tampere University and the University of Eastern Finland shows. In the ...
Dec 30, 2025
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Uncovering drivers of—and possible treatment for—Noonan syndrome heart defects
Noonan syndrome with multiple lentigines (NSML) is a rare genetic disorder that causes short stature, distinctive facial features, and clusters of dark skin spots called lentigines. But its most serious impact is a dangerous ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Vitiligo linked to higher depression risk in a large US cohort
A David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA-led research team reports that vitiligo is associated with increased depression risk, with higher risk among Black and Hispanic patients.
An AI-based classification system for facial pigmented lesions
A research team has developed a diagnostic system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately identify the type of facial pigmented lesions and support laser treatment decisions. A paper on this study was published ...
Jul 1, 2025
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You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why
People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen—for more reasons than one.
May 25, 2025
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Innovative compound ML233 targets melanin production, paving way for safer skin therapies
A novel application for a compound called ML233 has shown promising results for inhibiting melanin production, offering potential new strategies for the treatment of pigment-related skin conditions and at least one type of ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Dermatologists show promising results using combination therapy for vitiligo patients
The combination of a targeted oral medication with light therapy may enhance repigmentation for patients living with nonsegmental vitiligo, a team of researchers led by Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, Ph.D., Waldman Professor and ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Narrowband UVB phototherapy underused for pediatric vitiligo
Narrowband UVB (nbUVB) phototherapy may be underutilized in pediatric vitiligo, according to a study published online March 18 in Pediatric Dermatology.
Apr 8, 2025
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