Pigmentation disorders affect the colour of the skin, hair or eyes due to an imbalance or disruption in the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin, hair and eye colour. These disorders can lead to patches of skin that are lighter (hypopigmentation) or darker (hyperpigmentation) than the surrounding areas. One well-known pigmentation disorder is vitiligo, a condition where patches of the skin lose melanin, resulting in white or light-coloured areas. Albinism is another genetic disorder characterized by the partial or complete absence of melanin, which leads to very light skin and hair and vision problems. Melasma causes brown or greyish patches, often on the face. The treatment of pigmentation disorders varies depending on the specific condition and its underlying cause. Sun protection, topical creams, laser therapy, chemical peels and camouflage techniques are useful ways to prevent and improve the appearance of pigmentation disorders. However, some conditions are challenging to treat, and managing their psychological impact is an important aspect of care.
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Explore some of the key insights from EADV 2023: Prof. Thierry Passeron illuminates pigmentary disorders breakthroughs, Dr Raj Chovatiya unveils atopic dermatitis innovations, Prof. Leonardo Marini sheds light on aesthetic medicine developments, and Prof. Dedee Murrell reveals treatment progress exciting clinical trials and key discoveries in blistering and autoimmune diseases. Filmed in coverage of the EADV Annual Meeting. This content was developed by Touch Medical Media and is not affiliated with the  European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology  (EADV) or the congress.Â
Touch Medical Media coverage of data presented at EADV 2023: The phase 2b study evaluating upadacitinib (RINVOQ®) in adults with non-segmental vitiligo achieved the primary endpoint of percent change from baseline in Facial Vitiligo Area Scoring Index, with no new safety ...
TRuE-V1 (NCT04052425) and TRuE-V2 (NCT04057573) were randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled phase 3 studies investigating ruxolitinib cream in adults and adolescents with vitiligo. touchIMMUNOLOGY were delighted to speak with Prof. Thierry Passeron (University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France) to discuss the rationale and findings from his pooled analysis looking at the effect of ruxolitinib cream on achievement of VASI50 by body region. The abstract 'Effect of Ruxolitinib Cream on Achievement of VASI50 by Body Region: Week 52 Pooled Analysis of the TRuE-V Phase 3 Studies.' (Abstract number: 3640) was presented at EADV 2022, 7-10 September, 2022. Questions Could you give us a brief overview of the clinical development of ruxolitinib cream which has led to its approval for the treatment of vitiligo? (0:11) What have been the efficacy and safety findings of the TRuE-V studies, and how clinically meaningful are these findings? (0:52) What was the rationale for the pooled analysis you are presenting? (1:45) What were the findings of this analysis and what are the implications of these findings? (2:38) What has been the clinical impact of ruxolitinib cream in this indication since its approval? (3:27) Disclosures: Thierry Passeron discloses consulting for Almirall, Abbvie, Amgen, Astellas, BMS, Celgene, Galderma, GSK, Incyte, Isocell, Janssen, LEO Pharma, Lilly, MSD, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi-Genzyme, SUN pharma, and UCB pharma; receiving grant/ research support from Abbvie, Almirall, BMS, Celgene, Incyte, Isocell, LEO Pharma, and Lilly; and receiving honoraria from Almirall, Abbvie, Amgen, Astellas, BMS, Celgene, Galderma, GSK, Incyte, Isocell, Janssen, LEO Pharma, Lilly, MSD, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi-Genzyme, SUN pharma, and UCB pharma. Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Victoria Jones. This content was developed by Touch Medical Media and is not affiliated with the  European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology  (EADV) or the congress.Â
TouchDERMATOLOGY & TouchIMMUNOLOGY coverage from AAD 2023: TRuE-V1 (NCT04052425) and TRuE-V2 (NCT04057573) were randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled phase 3 studies that investigated ruxolinitib cream for the treatment of vitiligo over 52 weeks. We were delighted to speak to Dr. Amit G. Pandya (Palo Alto ...
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