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Vitiligo Gets Long-Missing Definitions for Severity and Relapse

A new international consensus framework standardizes how disease severity and relapse are defined, addressing inconsistencies that have complicated clinical trials and treatment decisions.

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  • Kerri Miller

  • April 15, 2026

  • 2 min

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    Vitiligo lacks standardized definitions of severity and relapse, complicating treatment strategies and patient management.

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    Recent therapeutic advances, including JAK inhibitors, have not been adequately assessed for relapse due to inconsistent definitions.

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    An international consensus statement aims to establish body surface area-based severity strata and define relapse more clearly.

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    The new framework represents a shift towards multidimensional assessments, incorporating both psychological and clinical factors.

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    Applying the consensus criteria consistently in clinical trials and practice is the next challenge for managing vitiligo.

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Vitiligo Gets Long-Missing Definitions for Severity and Relapse

  • by Kerri Miller

  • April 15, 2026

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