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Over the past two years, the therapeutic landscape of vitiligo has changed more than in the previous twenty years. The approval of the first specific drug, the launch of systemic phase 3 studies, and the evolution of integrated protocols have created new possibilities, but also new confusion. This page gathers in an organized way all […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini

How to talk about it, how to manage school, how to face summer, and how to live the journey without anxiety. A guide based on clinical experience with hundreds of families. First of all: breathe If you are reading this guide, you have probably just discovered that your child has vitiligo. Or perhaps the patches […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini

With the agreement of our patients, we decided to share some stories — experiences that may help many people rediscover hope. This is Monica’s story, who discovered she had vitiligo at the age of 40. “I’m sorry Monica, it’s vitiligo.” The dermatologist at the hospital in my city had finished examining the white patches covering […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini

Francesco’s story, who accidentally discovered he had vitiligo and began his search for a treatment. In 2013, by chance, I noticed a difference in color between my face and the area around my eyes. At first I did not pay much attention to it, thinking my sunglasses were the reason for the white outline around […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system, due to a recognition error, attacks the melanocytes, the cells responsible for melanin production. The clinical consequences appear as hypopigmented patches of varying shape and distribution — often on the face, hands, elbows, knees, or genital areas. Although it is neither contagious nor painful, vitiligo […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini

In recent years, probiotics have become one of the most discussed topics when it comes to the immune system and intestinal health. Pharmacies and advertisements promote numerous products designed to “rebalance the intestinal flora,” but a fundamental aspect is rarely explained: not all probiotics have the same effect on the body. For people affected by […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini

A necessary premise In 2022, topical ruxolitinib (Opzelura®) was approved by the FDA, EMA, and subsequently AIFA as the first treatment specifically indicated for vitiligo. Its approval generated great enthusiasm in the scientific community and the media, because for the first time a drug was presented as a “causal” treatment for the disease. This interest […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini

Vitiligo: what it is, causes, and how it is treated today Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin disease characterized by the appearance of white patches caused by the loss of melanin. This pigment is produced by melanocytes, cells that in vitiligo are progressively damaged by the immune system. It is not a contagious or infectious disease […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini

Home-based narrowband UVB phototherapy for vitiligo: complete guide Narrowband UVB phototherapy (UVBnb) is currently one of the most widely used treatments in the management of vitiligo. Numerous clinical studies have shown that this technology can stimulate skin repigmentation and contribute to controlling the autoimmune activity of the disease. Traditionally, phototherapy is performed in dermatology clinics. […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini

The appearance of white spots on the skin is a symptom that can be associated with several conditions. Due to the similarity in their manifestation, Vitiligo and Pityriasis are often confused, although they are actually very different disorders that require different treatment approaches. It is therefore important to distinguish between the two and clarify what […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini

In recent days, many patients have been asking us for information regarding contraindications and possible issues related to the administration of the Covid-19 vaccine for individuals affected by vitiligo. The relationship between vaccines and autoimmune diseases has been the subject of numerous studies, the results of which show that in some cases there may be […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini

For more than twenty years, my work as a physician has focused on the observation and study of a therapy for the treatment of Vitiligo. For more than twenty years, I have lived in close contact with those affected by this condition, rejoicing with my patients during the best moments and standing by them during […]

Dr. Giovanni Menchini