
News|Articles|June 25, 2024
SLIDESHOW: Vitiligo Treatments Through Time
Author(s)Lauren Buchanan, MA, Managing Editor
The treatment of vitiligo has advanced from ancient herbal remedies to the first FDA-approved topical, paving the way for improved management and outcomes.
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