What research is being done on vitiligo?
Scientists have gained a better understanding of vitiligo in recent years, especially through gene research. Current research includes studies to investigate: • How trauma or stress to the skin can trigger vitiligo or the development of new white patches • New treatments and better understanding of vitiligo using a mouse models and human clinical studies • Genes that may cause or contribute to having vitiligo • Analysis of genes already known to be linked to vitiligo. One of VITSAF’s objectives is to support ongoing research to understand the ultimate cause of vitiligo and try to determine a cure.
