Drug-Induced Vitiligo: A Real-World Pharmacovigilance Analysis of the FAERS Database

    September 2025 in “ PLoS ONE
    Nonger Shen, Qingxia Fang, Yue Wu, Lan Lan, Fangfang Ma
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    Studysummary This study identified numerous drugs with potential to trigger vitiligo, cautioning that these pharmacovigilance findings need further validation and that patients on these medications should be monitored for vitiligo development.
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    This study analyzed the FAERS database to identify drugs that may induce vitiligo, revealing a comprehensive list of potential culprits. Although the findings are based on pharmacovigilance signals and need further validation, it is recommended that patients taking these medications be closely monitored for signs of vitiligo development.
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