News - 15 Feb `16Volunteers needed for a study in New York and vicinity

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Volunteers needed for a study in New York and vicinity

Researchers are looking for both healthy volunteers and persons diagnosed with vitiligo to take part in a study aimed to improve understanding of biology of vitiligo.  Details



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      • How can I explain vitiligo to my children?

        Vitiligo can be confusing for children because it doesn’t resemble an "illness" in the typical sense. Choosing the right way to explain it depends on your child’s age and maturi...

      • Who is prone to vitiligo?

        Vitiligo can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, or race. Vitiligo prevalence is between 0.76% and 1.11% of the U.S. population, including around 40% of those with the con...

      • Does vitiligo increase the risk of skin cancer?

        No, it does not. Despite common misconceptions, people with vitiligo are actually at a lower risk of developing skin cancer—including both nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and mal...