Early Intervention in Vitiligo: Outcomes and Predictors
Key Findings
Early treatment within 6 months of onset achieved 75% repigmentation vs 28% for delayed treatment. Facial lesions responded best.
Summary
Early treatment within 6 months of onset achieved 75% repigmentation vs 28% for delayed treatment. Facial lesions responded best.
Study Design
Prospective cohort study of 280 patients with recent-onset vitiligo followed for 12 months.
Methods
Patients stratified by time from onset to treatment. Interventions included topicals, phototherapy, or combination.
Results
Early treatment: 75% ≥50% repigmentation vs 28% delayed. Face/neck: 82% vs 44%. Trunk: 51% vs 18%.
Conclusions
Early intervention critical for vitiligo repigmentation. Facial areas most responsive regardless of treatment timing.
Full Abstract
This study examined early intervention in vitiligo: outcomes and predictors in a comprehensive clinical investigation.