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  • Title: Use of tacrolimus ointment in vitiligo alone or in combination therapy.
    Author: Berti S, Buggiani G, Lotti T.
    Journal: Skin Therapy Lett; 2009 May; 14(4):5-7. PubMed ID: 19585060.
    Abstract:
    Current treatments for vitiligo are largely unsatisfactory. Topical corticosteroids and phototherapy (narrow-band UVB and psoralen+UVA) are the most prescribed, however, these therapies are often not effective and have important side-effect, especially when used for a long time. Many studies have reported the efficacy and safety of tacrolimus ointment in adults and children with vitiligo, particularly when located on the head and neck. Successful treatment is possible when it is combined with other therapies, such as narrow-band UVB, microphototherapy, helium-neon laser, or narrow-band excimer laser.
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