Vitiligo Awareness Month｜Shining a Light on Courage and Hope

June is globally recognized as Vitiligo Awareness Month. In this meaningful month of 2025, Dr. Chau-Yu Huang of the Department of Dermatology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, represented the institution at the Taiwanese Dermatological Association's press conference and contributed to the newly published “Consensus on Clinical Treatment and Care Guidelines for Vitiligo”, aiming to promote accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for more patients.

While vitiligo is not contagious, it can lead to social stigma, self-doubt, and psychological distress. As healthcare professionals, we believe that healing involves not only clinical intervention, but also empathy and support to help patients regain their confidence and dignity.

🔬 A New Milestone in Vitiligo Treatment

Taiwan is about to introduce the first approved targeted topical therapy for vitiligo, marking a new era of more precise, safe, and effective treatment options.

The Vitiligo and Pigment Research Center (ViPC) at Chang Gung has been actively involved in:

• Clinical innovation: AI imaging, JAK inhibitors, biologics

• Mechanistic research: Melanocyte transplantation, immunological pathways

• Patient empowerment: Health education and psychological support to restore confidence

🎉 You Are Invited

📍 World Vitiligo Day 2025 Educational Forum｜Brilliant Light, True Reflections
📅 Date｜Saturday, June 14, 2025
📌 Venue｜Starlight Hall, Syntrend Creative Park, Taipei
🔗 Event Details
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“Let every mark of vitiligo be a sign of a life lived with courage.”
This is not just our message, but our mission.

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📎 World Vitiligo Day 2025｜Ending Stigma, Lighting Up Understanding