Systemic Corticosteroids in Vitiligo: Evidence-Based Insights and Practical Considerations

    December 2025 in “ Cosmoderma ”
    Shaimaa Farouk
    Studysummary This study reviewed evidence suggesting that systemic corticosteroids, particularly in pulse regimens like dexamethasone and betamethasone oral mini-pulse, effectively slow vitiligo progression and support repigmentation, while offering a favorable safety profile compared to continuous therapy.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Worldwide expert recommendations for the diagnosis and management of vitiligo: Position statement from the international Vitiligo Task Force—Part 2: Specific treatment recommendations Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2023
    2. Guidelines for the Management of Vitiligo: The European Dermatology Forum Consensus British Journal of Dermatology · 2013
    3. Vitiligo: A Comprehensive Overview Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2011