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Navigating Expectations, Strategies, and Challenges in Vitiligo : Episode 3

Opinion

Video

November 21, 2024

Telehealth and Research Strides for Young Patients

Author(s):

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD

Key Takeaways

Telemedicine and digital health tools enable remote consultations, improving management and follow-up care for pediatric vitiligo patients by reducing the need for frequent in-person visits.
Emerging research aims to understand vitiligo pathogenesis, focusing on immune modulation, genetic factors, and novel drug targets to develop therapies that halt or slow disease progression.
Advancements in digital health promise improved patient outcomes and quality of life for vitiligo patients through timely interventions and continuous monitoring.

Lisa Swanson, MD, discusses how telemedicine and digital health tools can aid in the management and follow-up care of pediatric patients with vitiligo by enabling remote monitoring, improving access to specialists, and facilitating patient engagement, while emerging research into vitiligo treatments may focus on developing therapies to halt or slow the progression of this autoimmune skin condition.

EP: 1.Collaborating With Communities to Manage Pediatric Vitiligo

EP: 2.Anticipating Advances for Pediatric Vitiligo

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EP: 3.Telehealth and Research Strides for Young Patients

EP: 4.Managing Expectations and Holistically Treating Patients With Vitiligo

EP: 5.Vitiligo Repigmentation Challenges and Evaluating Treatment Success

EP: 6.Clinical Presentation

EP: 7.Promising and Emerging Therapies in the Vitiligo Landscape

EP: 8.The JAK Revolution in Vitiligo

EP: 9.Balancing Safety and Efficacy With Key Data

EP: 10.Vitiligo Treatment Patterns and Pearls for Adults Versus Pediatric Patients

EP: 11.Tailoring Treatments and Counseling Patients With Pediatric Vitiligo

EP: 12.Safety, Efficacy, and Treatment Adherence in Young Patients With Vitiligo

EP: 13.Treatment Insights and Evolving Care Options in Vitiligo

EP: 14.Key Differences in Onset, Progression, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Pediatric Vitiligo

EP: 15.Addressing Psychological and Social Impacts of Pediatric Vitiligo

EP: 16.Promoting Open and Positive Dialogue With Families of Patients With Pediatric Vitiligo

Video content above is prompted by the following:

How do you see advancements in telemedicine or digital health tools aiding in the management and follow-up care of pediatric vitiligo patients?
In terms of future treatments, what emerging research might focus on halting or slowing the progression of the disease?