Guidelines for the Management of Vitiligo: The European Dermatology Forum Consensus

    January 2013 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Alain Taïeb, A. Alomar, Michael Böhm, M. E. Dell'Anna, A. De Pase, Viktoria Eleftheriadou, Khaled Ezzedine, Yvon Gauthier, David J. Gawkrodger, Thomas Jouary, Giuseppe Leone, Stefano Moretti, L. Nieuweboer-Krobotova, Mats J. Olsson, Davinder Parsad, Thierry Passeron, Adrian Tanew, W. van der Veen, Nanja van Geel, Maxine E Whitton, Albert Wolkerstorfer, Mauro Picardo
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    TLDR Manage vitiligo with treatments, address emotions, and use camouflage techniques.
    This document provides guidelines for the management of vitiligo, a skin condition characterized by loss of pigmentation. The guidelines cover various treatment options, including topical and systemic medications, phototherapy, and surgical interventions. The document also discusses the importance of addressing the psychological impact of vitiligo on patients and the use of camouflage techniques to improve quality of life. The guidelines are based on a consensus among European dermatologists and provide evidence-based recommendations for the management of vitiligo.
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