Chantel Hillestad, RN, MSN, DCNP, FNP-C: Restoring Pigmentation in Patients with Vitiligo

July 24, 2025

Chantel Hillestad, RN, MSN, DCNP, FNP-C, shares clinical experience using ruxolitinib to restore pigmentation in vitiligo patients across all age groups.

Topics Covered:

Ruxolitinib for vitiligo treatment
Repigmentation outcomes in pediatric and adult patients
Clinical observations and patient response
Advancing care in pigmentary disorders

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