Proceeding Report of the Sixth Vitiligo International Symposium-December 13-15, 2024, Cairo, Egypt

Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 2025 Nov;38(6):e70059. doi: 10.1111/pcmr.70059.

Abstract

This article highlights the most recent updates in vitiligo that were presented in the sixth Vitiligo International Symposium, which was held in Cairo, Egypt from 13 to 15 December 2024. During this conference, worldwide vitiligo experts shared their experience in the different aspects of vitiligo, starting with vitiligo pathogenesis and all the basic science behind vitiligo, going forward to the different assessment tools, including artificial intelligence, and the different therapeutic modalities including new therapeutic targets. Epidemiology and quality of life, along with a dedicated session for people with vitiligo, were included as well. A session for clinical cases was also held this year in which different challenging cases with vitiligo and vitiligo mimickers were presented.

Publication types

  • Congress

MeSH terms

  • Congresses as Topic*
  • Egypt
  • Humans
  • Vitiligo* / epidemiology
  • Vitiligo* / pathology
  • Vitiligo* / therapy