Neurological Mechanisms Exploration and Therapeutic Targets in Segmental Vitiligo Accompanied by White Hair

    April 2025 in “ Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research ”
    Shiqi Fu, Bo Xie, Xiuzu Song
    Studysummary This article reviews the underlying mechanisms of segmental vitiligo with white hair, focusing on skin and hair follicle melanocytes, and proposes potential targets for treatment, highlighting neuroendocrine factors as possible contributors to the condition.
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