Re-pigmentation treatment for vitiligo

04 Aug 2022
04 Aug 2022

The FDA recently approved the use of topical ruxolitinib for the management of the most common form of vitiligo which is called nonsegmental vitiligo.

Ruxolitinib is a Janus Kinase inhibitor. JAK inhibitors bind to certain cytokine receptors, resulting in suppression of cytokine and growth factor signalling pathways which are involved in auto-immune diseases. Treatment may need to be continued for 6 months or longer.

Find the full piece on the FDA website.