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Phototherapy for vitiligo, what's new?
Andrea Paro Vidolin1, Caterina Aurizi1, Giovanni Leone2
1San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Summary
Vitiligo treatment involves various methods to halt progression and encourage repigmentation. Narrow-band UVB phototherapy is the gold standard for diffuse vitiligo, offering a key treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Photomedicine
Background:
- Vitiligo is a skin disorder causing depigmented patches.
- Current treatments aim to stop disease spread, stabilize lesions, and promote repigmentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of phototherapy-based treatments for vitiligo.
- Highlighting the role of narrow-band UVB in vitiligo management.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on vitiligo treatments.
- Focus on phototherapy modalities, including narrow-band UVB (NB-UVB).
Main Results:
- Phototherapy, particularly NB-UVB, is effective for diffuse vitiligo.
- Combined therapies (e.g., vitamin D analogues with phototherapy) show promise.
Conclusions:
- Phototherapy is a cornerstone treatment for vitiligo.
- NB-UVB (310-315 nm) is the gold standard for diffuse vitiligo treatment.
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