Core outcomes in vitiligo trials: progress and challenges
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Vitiligo is the most common depigmentation disorder, affecting 0.5% of the population worldwide. It has a major negative impact on the quality of life of patients [1,2]. Vitiligo that begins in childhood can be associated with significant psychological trauma that may have a long-lasting effect on personal self esteem [3]. However, vitiligo is still largely perceived as a cosmetic disorder and the only intervention licensed for vitiligo in the UK is cosmetic camouflage [4].
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