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Posted to News  / Immunology, Psycho-social aspects, Dermatology news 2011, Treatment variables, Guidlines and Reviews, Biochemistry, Children, Cosmetic Surgery, Genetics, Laser Therapy, Melanogenesis Oct 14

Childhood- and later-onset vitiligo have diverse epidemiologic and clinical characteristics

Presented at the 19th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Gothenburg, Sweden, October 6-10, 2010. Electra Nicolaidou MD, PhD Corresponding Author...

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Experience of surgical procedures in childhood vitiligo/ Official XXIst International Pigment Cell Conference website - 21-24 Sept 2011, Bordeaux - France | updated: September 04 2011

S.V. Mulekar

Most cases of vitiligo are acquired early in life with majority of patients showing the first symptoms of the disease before the age of 20 years. The prevalence of segmental...

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Sep 09

Vitiligo therapy in children: a case for considering excimer laser treatment.

Patel N, O'Haver J, Hansen RC. Source University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ, USA. pateln@email.arizona.edu

Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2010 Sep;49(9):823-9. Epub 2010 Mar 22. PMID: 20308196 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20308196

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Segmental and nonsegmental childhood vitiligo has distinct clinical characteristics: a prospective observational study.

Mazereeuw-Hautier J, Bezio S, Mahe E, Bodemer C, Eschard C, Viseux V, Labreze C, Plantin P, Barbarot S, Vabres P, Martin L, Paul C, Lacour JP; Groupe de Recherche Clinique en Dermatologie Pédiatrique (GRCDP). Source Dermatology Department, Université Paul Sabatier, and Department of Dermatology, Toulouse, France. mazereeuw-hautier.j@chu-toulouse.fr

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010 Jun;62(6):945-9. bstract BACKGROUND: Vitiligo often starts in childhood. It is traditionally divided into segmental vitiligo and nonsegmental vitiligo....

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Innovative therapeutics in pediatric dermatology.

Gelmetti C, Frasin A, Restano L. Source Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Dermatologic Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy. carlo.gelmetti@unimi.it

Dermatol Clin. 2010 Jul;28(3):619-29. Abstract Although clinical trials for new drugs are often limited in children because of safety concerns or restrictions, new therapies...

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Vitiligo treatment in childhood: a state of the art review.

Tamesis ME, Morelli JG. Source Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado at Denver, Aurora, USA. marion.tamesis@mssm.edu

Pediatr Dermatol. 2010 Sep-Oct;27(5):437-45. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01159.x. Abstract Vitiligo is a common depigmenting disorder affecting about 1-2% of the world...

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Update on childhood vitiligo.

Silverberg NB. Source Department of Dermatology, St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY 10025, USA. Nsilverb@chpnet.org

Curr Opin Pediatr. 2010 Aug;22(4):445-52. Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review addresses recent changes in the understanding and the treatment of vitiligo vulgaris. RECENT...

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Narrowband UVB phototherapy in children: A New Zealand experience.

Tan E, Lim D, Rademaker M. Source Department of Dermatology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand. spinothalamic@yahoo.co.nz

Australas J Dermatol. 2010 Nov;51(4):268-73. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2010.00701.x. Epub 2010 Oct 13. Abstract BACKGROUND: Phototherapy is effective for many dermatoses in...

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Small-sized lesions of childhood vitiligo treated by autologous epidermal grafting.

Hu JJ, Xu AE, Wu XG, Sun XC, Luo XY. Source Department of Dermatology, Third People's Hospital of Hangzhou, Hangzhou Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Hangzhou, China.

J Dermatolog Treat. 2011 Jan 22. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Abstract Background: Currently many children and adolescents with vitiligo fail to respond to traditional...

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Effectiveness of 0.1% topical tacrolimus in adult and children patients with vitiligo.

Udompataikul M, Boonsupthip P, Siriwattanagate R. Source Faculty of Medicine, Skin Center, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand. umontree@yahoo.com

J Dermatol. 2011 Jun;38(6):536-40. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2010.01067.x. Epub 2010 Nov 2. Abstract Topical corticosteroids and phototherapy are the conventional treatments of...

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Original article title: "Comparison of therapeutic efficacy of topical corticosteroid and oral zinc sulfate-topical corticosteroid combination in the treatment of vitiligo patients: a clinical trial".

Yaghoobi R, Omidian M, Bagherani N. Source Department of Dermatology, Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

BMC Dermatol. 2011 Mar 31;11:7. Abstract BACKGROUND: Vitiligo is the most prevalent pigmentary disorder which occurs worldwide, with an incidence rate between 0.1-4 percent....

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Vitiligo in adults and children.

Matin R. Source Centre for Cutaneous Research, Queen Mary University Hospital, London, UK.

Clin Evid (Online). 2011 Mar 28;2011. pii: 1717. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Vitiligo is an acquired skin disorder characterised by white (depigmented) patches in the skin, due to...

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Noncultured epidermal suspension transplantation for the treatment of stable vitiligo in children and adolescents.

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2011 Aug;36(6):607-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2011.04065.x. Epub 2011 Apr 20.

Sahni K, Parsad D, Kanwar AJ. Source Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh,...

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Successful treatment of vitiligo on the axilla in a 5-year-old child by cultured-melanocyte transplantation

L Yao1, S-S Li1,*, S-X Zhong1, Y Song1, D-N Hu2, J-W Guo1Author Information 1 Department of Dermatology and Venerology, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China 2 Tissue Culture Center, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York Medical College, New York, USA

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Article first published online: 5 MAY 2011 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04097.x © 2011 The Authors. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and...

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Cosmetic procedures in children.

Dinulos JG. Source Dermatology and Skin Health, Dover, New Hampshire, USA. jdinulos@gmail.com

Curr Opin Pediatr. 2011 Aug;23(4):395-8. Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Cosmetic procedures are being performed with increased frequency in the United States and worldwide. Many...

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Trigger factors in childhood psoriasis and vitiligo

Barisić-Drusko V, Rucević I. Source Department of Dermatovenerology, University Hospital Osijek, Osijek, Croatia.

Coll Antropol. 2004 Jun;28(1):277-85. Abstract Psoriasis and vitiligo are very common skin disorders that may have a profound impact upon the affected individuals; the...

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Vitiligo in Children: A Clinical-Epidemiologic Study in Jordan.

Al-Refu K. Source Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mu'tah University, Mu'tah, Jordan.

Pediatr Dermatol. 2011 Aug 19. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01478.x. Abstract   Two thousand consecutive children were analyzed in a 2-year period to establish a clinical and...

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Treatment of vitiligo in children and adolescents by autologous cultured pure melanocytes transplantation with comparison of efficacy to results in adults

1. WS Hong1,‡, 2. DN Hu2,‡, 3. GP Qian1, 4. SA McCormick2, 5. AE Xu1,*

Article first published online: 29 JUL 2010 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2010.03824.x © 2010 The Authors. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology © 2010...

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From basic research to the bedside: efficacy of topical treatment with pseudocatalase PC-KUS in 71 children with vitiligo

1. Karin U. Schallreuter MD, 2. Christian Krüger PhD, 3. Brigitte A. Würfel MD, 4. Angela Panske MSc, 5. John M. Wood PhD

International Journal of Dermatology Volume 47, Issue 7, pages 743–753, July 2008 International Journal of Dermatology, 47: 743–753. doi:...

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Relevance of autoimmune thyroiditis in children and adolescents with vitiligo

1. Sibel Uncu MD3, 2. Savaş Yaylı MD1, 3. Sevgi Bahadır MD1, 4. Ayşenur Ökten MD2, 5. Köksal Alpay MD1

Article first published online: 19 JAN 2011 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2010.04665.x © 2011 The International Society of Dermatology Issue International Journal of...

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Generalized Vitiligo and Associated Autoimmune Diseases in Japanese Patients and Their Families.

Narita T, Oiso N, Fukai K, Kabashima K, Kawada A, Suzuki T.

Allergol Int. 2011 Jul 25. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21778811 Source Department of Dermatology, Kinki University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan. Abstract Background:...

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Depression, anxiety and health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with vitiligo.

Bilgiç O, Bilgiç A, Akiş HK, Eskioğlu F, Kiliç EZ.

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2011 Jun;36(4):360-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2010.03965.x. Epub 2010 Dec 24. Source Department of Dermatology, Malatya Government Hospital, Malatya, Turkey....

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Posted to Articles  Sep 02

Childhood vitiligo in china: clinical profiles and immunological findings in 620 cases.

Lin X, Tang LY, Fu WW, Kang KF.

Am J Clin Dermatol. 2011 Aug 1;12(4):277-81. doi: 10.2165/11318020-000000000-00000. Source Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai,...

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Pediatric psychocutaneous disorders: a review of primary psychiatric disorders with dermatologic manifestations.

Al Hawsawi K, Pope E.

Am J Clin Dermatol. 2011 Aug 1;12(4):247-57 Source Section of Dermatology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Abstract Psychocutaneous...

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Posted to Articles  / Immunology, Psycho-social aspects, Dermatology news 2011, Treatment variables, Guidlines and Reviews, Biochemistry, Children, Cosmetic Surgery, Genetics, Laser Therapy, Melanogenesis Sep 02

A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of topical tacrolimus 0•1% vs. clobetasol propionate 0•05% in childhood vitiligo.

Br J Dermatol. 2011 Apr 1. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011. Ho N, Pope E, Weinstein M, Greenberg S, Webster C, Krafchik BR. Source Section of Dermatology, Department of Paediatric...

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Posted to Library  / Immunology, Psycho-social aspects, Dermatology news 2011, Treatment variables, Guidlines and Reviews, Biochemistry, Children, Cosmetic Surgery, Genetics, Laser Therapy, Melanogenesis Aug 08

Treatment of vitiligo in children and adolescents by autologous cultured pure melanocytes transplantation with comparison of efficacy to results in adults

Article first published online: 29 JUL 2010 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2010.03824.x © 2010 The Authors. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology...

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Vitiligo in children and adolescents: association with thyroid dysfunction

Article first published online: 28 APR 2010 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2010.03694.x © 2010 The Authors. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology...

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The 25June Initiative aims to increase awareness of vitiligo and raise funds for research, national vitiligo associations and support groups. Led by the VR Foundation, this year’s goal is to mark World Vitiligo Day on June 25 a date to be observed annually by the United Nations.

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