The acquired depigmenting disorder of vitiligo affects an estimated 1% of the world
population and constitutes one of the commonest dermatoses. Although essentially …

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is important in the
hematological and nervous systems, and it has a complex relationship with the skin. Altered …

Case-Control study design is a type of observational study. In this design, participants are
selected for the study based on their outcome status. Thus, some participants have the …

The pathophysiology of vitiligo is complex although recent research has discovered several
markers which are linked to vitiligo and associated with disease activity. Besides providing …

Irregularities of vitamin levels are being increasingly identified associated with skin
conditions, and systemic and topical therapies have shown promising improvements. There …

This prospective questionnaire-based study was approved by the institutional review board
at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center (now Mount Sinai St. Luke's-Roosevelt)(New York …

Few studies have investigated the role of vitamin B12 metabolism in vitiligo. We tested the
hypothesis that vitamin B12 and folate metabolism might have an influence on the …

Vitiligo is the most common depigmentary disorder that has been affecting human lives
across centuries. Despite its high prevalence, not much can be said precisely about its …

Vitiligo is a common, acquired disorder of skin pigmentation that can significantly impact
quality of life. It often represents a therapeutic challenge, which has resulted in interest in …

Background Hyperhomocysteinemia and folate and vitamin B 12 deficiencies have been
reported in patients with vitiligo. Investigating the role of these conditions might shed light on …