Repigmentation of Tenacious Vitiligo on Apremilast
Joint Authors
Gottwald, Lorie D.
Huff, Sara B.
Source
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-11-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Vitiligo is a common pigment disorder characterized by acquired loss of function or absence of melanocytes, leading to distinct areas of depigmentation.
Physical exam reveals sharply demarcated, depigmented macules or patches on otherwise normal skin.
Vitiligo can present at any age, in any skin color.
There is no specific serologic marker for diagnosis, but patients often have other autoimmune problems.
Treatment options are limited and are difficult given the fact that the pathogenesis of the disease is not well elucidated.
We present the case of a 52-year-old woman with vitiligo for over 2 decades.
The patient’s medical history reveals a lack of response to many different approaches.
This case highlights the ability of apremilast, an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, to achieve repigmentation in a case a vitiligo that has been extremely recalcitrant.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Huff, Sara B.& Gottwald, Lorie D.. 2017. Repigmentation of Tenacious Vitiligo on Apremilast. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144937
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Huff, Sara B.& Gottwald, Lorie D.. Repigmentation of Tenacious Vitiligo on Apremilast. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144937
American Medical Association (AMA)
Huff, Sara B.& Gottwald, Lorie D.. Repigmentation of Tenacious Vitiligo on Apremilast. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144937
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144937