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Research progress of biomarkers in the monitoring of vitiligo stages
Received date: 2025-07-01
Online published: 2025-09-05
Vitiligo is a common depigmentation skin disorder， characterized by hypopigmented or depigmented patches on the skin or mucous membranes. The disease can be classified into two stages： the active stage and the stable stage. Accurately determining the disease stage is crucial for developing an appropriate treatment plan. However， there is currently no standardized biological marker to assess the disease stage. This article reviews the progress of research on biological markers for different stages of vitiligo.
Key words： vitiligo; biology; markers; disease stage
Lu CAO , Haiyan TU , Yang ZHAO . Research progress of biomarkers in the monitoring of vitiligo stages[J]. The Journal of Practical Medicine, 2025 , 41(17) : 2767 -2771 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-5725.2025.17.023
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