Tumor antigen-reactive T cells can be detected in a large proportion of melanoma patients, but their efficacy on tumor control in vivo remains unclear. On the other hand, vitiligo, a skin disorder characterized by patchy depigmented macules, may occur spontaneously or after antitumor therapies. Moreover, vitiligo is significantly associated with positive clinical response, but the mechanism is ...

Sir, Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disease which predominantly involves the skin and the nervous system. The cardinal features of NF1 include neurofibromas, café-au-lait spots, axillary and inguinal freckling, eye abnormalities comprising Lisch nodules, optic glioma and osseous lesions and learning disabilities (1). Noonan syndrome (NS), is a genetic disorder whose prevelan...

Vitiligo is a chronic disorder characterized by depigmented macules which can slowly enlarge with the concurrent development of new lesions. Although autologous suction blister epidermal grafting is an established technique for the treatment of recalcitrant, stable vitiligo, the donor tissue graft is not easy to fix at the recipient site, especially in areas such as the joints, face, cutaneous ...

BACKGROUND Vitiligo is a multifactorial disease that is characterized by circumscribed depigmented macules and patches. Autoimmune reactions may play an important role in the pathogenesis of the disease. Mycophenolate mofetil is a drug that inhibits DNA synthesis in lymphocytes and has been used in autoimmune diseases such as immunobullous skin diseases, lupus erythematosus, and autoimmune hepa...

BACKGROUND Vitiligo is an acquired de-pigmenting disorder of unknown aetiology affecting 1-2% of the world's population. It is a chronic skin disease, characterised by the appearance of white depigmented macules and patches due to loss of melanocytes. This disorder is common in all races, regardless of age and sex. The onset of the disease may vary from early infancy to old age. OBJECTIVE To ...

Background. Vitiligo is a pigmentary disorder characterized by depigmented macules due to absence of melanocytes. Increased levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin-1 in the epidermis of lesions may play a role in keratinocyte apoptosis and less production of melanogenic cytokines. Tetracyclines reduce production of tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin-1. Objective. To evalu...

Background: Vitiligo is a common acquired disorder of the skin. The disease is characterized by depigmented macules and patches on the skin. Autoimmunity has a crucial role in the pathogenesis of the vitiligo. Vitiligo is frequently associated with different autoimmune diseases such as thyroid abnormalities and diabetes. This study aimed to evaluate the association between vitiligo and diabetes...