Iltefat Hamzavi, MD: Combining Phototherapy with Topical Therapy in Patients with Vitiligo

February 24, 2025

Dr. Hamzavi and James Del Rosso, DO, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, discuss practical treatment considerations for patients with Vitiligo using Ruxolitinib> cream, with a focus on combining topical therapy and phototherapy to optimize repigmentation outcomes.

Their discussion addresses treatment strategies for patients with more extensive disease involvement and explores how combination therapy may improve treatment response in challenging cases.

Topics Covered

Topical ruxolitinib treatment considerations in vitiligo
Managing patients with extensive body surface involvement
Combining topical therapy with phototherapy to enhance repigmentation
Clinical decision-making and individualized treatment strategies

Read the full exchange and additional patient details, in JCAD’s recent supplement—Vitiligo Exchange: An Expert Panel Discussion of Two Clinical Cases.

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