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Topical Prescription Treatments for Vitiligo: Opzelura vs. Protopic

If your dermatologist has mentioned a prescription cream for vitiligo, it’s most likely one of two: Opzelura (ruxolitinib) or a topical calcineurin inhibitor like Protopic (tacrolimus). Both are real, FDA-studied options for trying to repigment vitiligo patches, but they work differently and it helps to understand both before your next appointment. Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) Opzelura is … Read more

UVB and Excimer Laser Treatment for Vitiligo: What to Expect

If you’ve been researching light-based treatments for vitiligo, you’ve probably run into two different things that sound similar: red light therapy, and medical UVB or excimer laser treatment. They are not the same thing, and it matters which one you’re actually asking about. This page covers narrowband UVB and excimer laser — the light-based treatments … Read more

Vitiligo and Related Health Conditions: Thyroid, Psoriasis, Scleroderma, and More

Vitiligo and Related Health Conditions: Thyroid, Psoriasis, Scleroderma, and More Vitiligo is often discussed as a skin condition, but it does not always exist in isolation. Research and clinical observation have shown that some people with vitiligo also have a higher likelihood of certain autoimmune or related conditions. In other cases, another condition may be ... Read more