Every year on June 25, people around the world come together to recognize World Vitiligo Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and supporting individuals living with vitiligo. Throughout my years as a dermatologist, I have met many patients with vitiligo. Some avoid wearing short sleeves because of their skin changes.Some lose confidence because of how others perceive them.Others spend years searching for answers before finally finding effective t

As the weather becomes warmer, many patients visiting the dermatology clinic are not seeking treatment for acne or vitiligo, but for another often-overlooked concern: excessive sweating. "Doctor, I sweat so easily." "My clothes become soaked within minutes." "I avoid wearing light-colored shirts during summer." "I'm always worried that other people might notice an odor." These concerns may seem minor, but for many individuals, they significantly affect daily life and self-con

In recent years, an increasing number of patients with vitiligo have asked a similar question during clinic visits: "Doctor, I read online that taking high-dose vitamin D can treat vitiligo. Is that true?" Parents of children with vitiligo often ask as well: "Since vitamin D supports the immune system, would taking more vitamin D help the white patches improve?" Vitamin D is indeed closely related to immune regulation and skin health. However, it is important to understand th

No One in My Family Has Vitiligo—Why Did I Develop It? Understanding Vitiligo Through the Lens of Epigenetics One of the most common questions I hear in the vitiligo clinic is: "Doctor, no one in my family has vitiligo. Why am I the only one who developed it?" Many patients then follow up with another concern: "Will my children inherit vitiligo in the future?" These questions reflect a common misconception—that vitiligo is simply a hereditary disease. The reality is more comp

✨ A Note from the Conference I recently attended the Spring Scientific Meeting of the Laser and Photonics Medicine Society, where I also had the honor of serving as a session chair.The conference brought together diverse perspectives to explore an important theme: “photonics-driven regeneration and repair.” 🔬 Exosomes: Promising, Yet Still Under Investigation One of the most discussed topics at the meeting was exosomes .Their applications now extend across skin regeneration,

Recently, Azelaic Acid has surged in popularity on social media platforms like Threads, being hailed as a "gentle whitening alternative" and a "holy grail for acne-prone skin." However, in the field of professional dermatology, Azelaic Acid has been a cornerstone treatment for decades, backed by robust clinical evidence and a wide range of applications. According to Dr. Chau Yee Ng (MD PhD) , while common local prescriptions such as Smeab , Azeic-A , and Skinoren are widely