No White Lies: The Truth About Vitiligo with Dr. Seemal Desai скачать в хорошем качестве

No White Lies: The Truth About Vitiligo with Dr. Seemal Desai

⚪ A white patch on the skin shouldn’t erase someone’s story—or their options. Recorded live at the Science of Skin Summit, this episode of Derm-It Trotter! Don’t Swear About Skincare features host Dr. Shannon C. Trotter in conversation with Dr. Samal Desai, a board-certified dermatologist and vitiligo expert. Together they unpack what vitiligo truly is—an autoimmune disease, not a cosmetic concern or something contagious—and trace how far treatment has come. ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: How vitiligo develops and why repigmentation takes time. The evolution from 1980s PUVA therapy to today’s FDA-approved ruxolitinib cream, modern phototherapy, and promising oral JAK inhibitors. The next frontier: IL-15–targeting biologics that may change long-term control. The link between vitiligo and autoimmune comorbidities such as thyroid disease and type 1 diabetes. Practical care tips—sun protection, gentle skincare, and when to avoid aggressive procedures. Why it’s never “too late” to start treatment and how to fight stigma and insurance barriers. 👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Samal Desai: Dr. Desai is a board-certified dermatologist whose research and advocacy have helped modernize vitiligo care. He works closely with the Global Vitiligo Foundation to expand patient access and education worldwide. 📌 Whether you’re navigating new patches, supporting a loved one, or treating patients, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope—along with evidence-based guidance for the journey ahead. 🔔 Subscribe for more expert-led conversations on dermatology, skin conditions, and the science of healthy skin.⚪ A white patch on the skin shouldn’t erase someone’s story—or their options. Recorded live at the Science of Skin Summit, this episode of Derm-It Trotter! Don’t Swear About Skincare features host Dr. Shannon C. Trotter in conversation with Dr. Samal Desai, a board-certified dermatologist and vitiligo expert. Together they unpack what vitiligo truly is—an autoimmune disease, not a cosmetic concern or something contagious—and trace how far treatment has come. ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: How vitiligo develops and why repigmentation takes time. The evolution from 1980s PUVA therapy to today’s FDA-approved ruxolitinib cream, modern phototherapy, and promising oral JAK inhibitors. The next frontier: IL-15–targeting biologics that may change long-term control. The link between vitiligo and autoimmune comorbidities such as thyroid disease and type 1 diabetes. Practical care tips—sun protection, gentle skincare, and when to avoid aggressive procedures. Why it’s never “too late” to start treatment and how to fight stigma and insurance barriers. 👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Samal Desai: Dr. Desai is a board-certified dermatologist whose research and advocacy have helped modernize vitiligo care. He works closely with the Global Vitiligo Foundation to expand patient access and education worldwide. 📌 Whether you’re navigating new patches, supporting a loved one, or treating patients, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope—along with evidence-based guidance for the journey ahead. 🔔 Subscribe for more expert-led conversations on dermatology, skin conditions, and the science of healthy skin.