Vitiligo

Vitiligo or leukoderma is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. The precise cause of vitiligo is complex and not fully understood. There is some evidence suggesting it is caused by a combination of auto-immune, genetic, and environmental factors. The population incidence worldwide is considered to be between 1% and 2% .According to Diseases Database:"A disorder consisting of areas of macular depigmentation, commonly on extensor aspects of extremities, on the face or neck, and in skin folds. Age of onset is often in young adulthood and the condition tends to progress gradually with lesions enlarging and extending until a quiescent state is reached." (From the Wikpedia article Vitiligo.)

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Recent Publications on Vitiligo:
Nonmelanoma skin cancer in vitiligo patients. ABSTRACT: The finding that molt-inhibiting hormone (MIH) regulates...	21st November, 2009	Department of Dermatology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State	J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009 Dec;61(6):1080-1081. DOI Direct Link
Estimation of cost-of-illness in patients with psoriasis in Switzerland. BACKGROUND: Evaluation of the current clinical treatment of psoriasis in...	20th November, 2009	Department of Dermatology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.	Swiss Med Wkly. 2009 Nov 19. DOI Direct Link
Identification of intergenic trans-regulatory RNAs containing a disease-linked SNP sequence and targeting cell cycle progression/differentiation pathways in multiple common human disorders. Meta-analysis of genomic coordinates of SNP variations identified in...	20th November, 2009	Translational and Functional Genomics Laboratory, Department of Pathology	Cell Cycle. 2009 Dec 17;8(23).
Down's syndrome with lichen nitidus and segmental vitiligo. Meta-analysis of genomic coordinates of SNP variations identified in...	17th November, 2009		Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2009 Nov-Dec;75(6):627-9. DOI Direct Link
Comparative case control study of clinical features and human leukocyte antigen susceptibility between familial and nonfamilial vitiligo. BACKGROUND: Various studies worldwide suggest that human leukocyte antigen...	17th November, 2009	Department of Dermatology, Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital,	Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2009 Nov-Dec;75(6):583-7. DOI Direct Link
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Press Releases About Vitiligo:
SWITCH Biotech AG Joint Forces Against Vitiligo	1st November, 2003	Switch	SWITCH Biotech AG Joint Forces Against Vitiligo Development Co-operation Agreement Signed With Spirig Pharma for Vitiligo Product Neuried (March 30, 2004) - SWITCH Biotech AG, a

BioNews Results for Vitiligo:
Vitiligo Therapy: Research data from A. Fongers and colleagues update understanding of vitiligo therapy	NewsRX:  Nov 21 2009 5:47AM Matching: vitiligo
Vitiligo and the melanocyte reservoir	MDLinx:  Nov 19 2009 10:59AM Matching: vitiligo
Vitiligo treatment with vitamins, minerals and polyphenol supplementation	MDLinx:  Nov 13 2009 11:06AM Matching: vitiligo
Genome-Wide Association Study of Generalized Vitiligo in an Isolated European Founder Population Identifies SMOC2, in Close Proximity to IDDM8	Journal of Investigative Dermatology:  Nov 5 2009 1:14PM Matching: vitiligo
PhotoMedex Appoints Christina L. Allgeier Chief Financial Officer	SmartBrief:  Nov 5 2009 8:42PM Matching: vitiligo
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Vitiligo Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7572808	Triazolopyridine cannabinoid receptor 1 antagonists
7582314	Compositions and methods for the management of hyperproliferative dermatological conditions
7582609	Method for the treatment of skin fibrosis and suitable compositions for such treatment
7582631	Substituted heterocyclic compounds and methods of use
7582657	Vanilloid receptor ligands and their use in treatments
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