Vitiligo Research Foundation

09/21/2026

Fifteen years ago, keeping up with vitiligo news was easy. There simply wasn’t that much of it. Today, research, clinical trials, industry updates, patient discussions, and AI-generated answers arrive faster than anyone can realistically process them. In Episode 78 of Deep Dive in Vitiligo, we loo...

09/19/2026

Can you serve in the military with vitiligo? And can military service actually make it worse?

It turns out, there isn’t one simple answer.

Whether you can join, stay in service, or claim that your service caused or aggravated your vitiligo are three different questions

So what actually matters? 👀

Swipe through to explore the rules, possible triggers, and what’s worth documenting.

Have you or someone you know experienced vitiligo during military service? Share your story below👇

09/14/2026

09/07/2026

Durante años, la crema aprobada se detenía a los 12. Los más pequeños se quedaban con el menú de siempre: corticoides, tacrolimus, luz si había hueco, y mucha espera. Eso empieza a cambiar. Hay dos ensayos de fase 3 con crema de ruxolitinib — Opzelura, si ya conoces el tubo — en niños con...

09/07/2026

For years, the approved cream stopped at age 12. Younger children got the same old menu: steroids, tacrolimus, light if you could get a slot, and a lot of waiting. That is starting to change. There are now two Phase 3 trials of ruxolitinib cream — Opzelura, if you already know the tube — in kids...

09/03/2026

A new clinical study for children with vitiligo is now recruiting. 🤍

The TRuE-ViP Study is looking for children aged 2–11 with nonsegmental vitiligo.

Your child may be eligible if they:
• Are 2–11 years old
• Have nonsegmental vitiligo
• Have vitiligo affecting no more than 10% of the face and body

Think your child may qualify? A short questionnaire takes just 2–3 minutes to complete.

🔗 Find all the details and check your eligibility at the link: https://vitiligo.zone/VIP1

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08/31/2026

Most people think gloves are simple: put them on, protect your hands, move on with life. Unfortunately, your skin didn’t get that memo. In this episode of Deep Dive in Vitiligo, we explore the surprisingly complicated world of work gloves, hand dermatitis, chemical leukoderma, and the Koebner phen...

08/24/2026

Not every vitiligo lesson has to come from a doctor’s office. In this episode of Deep Dive in Vitiligo, we explore some of the best children’s books about vitiligo—from heartfelt stories of self-acceptance to practical tools that help kids explain their skin to friends, classmates, and even th...

08/18/2026

New paid research opportunity for people living with
vitiligo in the United States🇺🇸

VRF is supporting a new research project by Brox Al exploring the real-life experiences of people with vitiligo: from treatment journeys and self-image to relationships, confidence, and everyday life.

Eligible participants who complete the study will receive a $120 e-gift card of their choice.

https://vitiligo.zone/bro1

08/17/2026

Vitamin D matters in vitiligo. Megadoses? That’s where things get interesting — and risky. In this episode, we unpack the hype around high-dose vitamin D, the Coimbra Protocol, and the small Brazilian study that made patients pay attention. We cover the possible immune benefits, the real safety ...