Exploring Topical Treatments: Case Studies in Vitiligo Management

Benjamin Lockshin, MD, FAAD, summarizes key points from a panel discussion on the utilization of topical treatments in vitiligo. The first case revolves a 31-year-old woman with distressing depigmentation and highlights the panel's treatment approach to the management of this condition in difficult to treat areas.

An expert in dermatology discusses the case of an active 71-year-old female who spends considerable time outdoors. The expert summarizes the panel's recommendations for counseling the patient on the benefits of treatment compliance and the use of sun-sparing products to enhance her quality of life and treatment response.