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August 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this observational study, dermoscopy was found to be a useful tool in diagnosing lichen planopilaris among patients with primary cicatricial alopecia.
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December 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.
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November 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” In this study on a mouse model of vitiligo, NB-UVB/ADSC combination therapy improved oxidative stress and calcium homeostasis, but the protective effect was reversed by inhibiting Nr2 signaling.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study reported that fire needle therapy improved skin lesions, increased melanocyte numbers, and boosted melanin levels in a vitiligo mouse model by upregulating the Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway, suggesting its potential role in treating vitiligo through promoting pigmentation.
December 2025 in “Cosmoderma” 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.