The Medical Treatment of Vitiligo: An Historical Review.

James J Nordlund

Journal: Dermatologic clinics 2017;35(2):107-116

PMID: 28317520

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Abstract

Discolorations of the skin, such as vitiligo, were recognized thousands of years ago. White spots caused by vitiligo and other disorders have caused significant social opprobrium to those disfigured by these pigmentary disorders, throughout history and still in the present day. Treatments have been desperately sought with only partial success. Recent advances suggest that vitiligo and other pigmentary disorders might soon be curable.

Address: Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Medical Sciences Building Room 7066, 231 Albert Sabin Way, PO Box 670592, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0592, USA; Department of Dermatology, Boonshoft Wright State College of Medicine, 725 University Boulevard, Fairborn, OH 45234, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2016.11.001

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MeSH Terms: Administration, Cutaneous, Adrenal Cortex Hormones, Anthelmintics, Antimalarials, Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic, Calcineurin Inhibitors, Catalase, Clofazimine, Fluorouracil, Folic Acid, History, 16th Century, History, 17th Century, History, 18th Century, History, 19th Century, History, 20th Century, Humans, Khellin, Leprostatic Agents, Levamisole, PUVA Therapy, Phenylalanine, Vitiligo