Publications by authors named "Jackie Gardner"
Article Synopsis
- There is a need for evidence-based treatment guidelines for vitiligo specifically tailored for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients in the US.
- A literature review involving consensus-building among experts led to the formation of 42 recommendations regarding the diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo in young patients.
- Key findings included strong recommendations for treatments such as topical calcineurin inhibitors and topical corticosteroids, with specific guidance on duration and patient age considerations for effective management.
Importance: Patients with vitiligo often have impaired quality of life (QOL) and experience substantial psychosocial burden.
Objective: To explore the global association of vitiligo with QOL and mental health from the patient perspective.
Design, Setting, And Participants: This qualitative study of the cross-sectional population-based Vitiligo and Life Impact Among International Communities (VALIANT) study was conducted from May 6, 2021, to June 21, 2021.
Background: Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting melanocytes, resulting in skin depigmentation. Patients with vitiligo often have reduced quality of life and comorbid autoimmune conditions and have reported a lack of available treatments for their vitiligo.
Objectives: The Vitiligo and Life Impact Among International Communities (VALIANT) study is the first global survey to explore the natural history and management of vitiligo from the perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs).