Beyond Vitiligo: Recognizing Other Hypopigmented Skin Disorders

In primary care, we often encounter different types of pigmentary disorders such as vitiligo. This presentation arms the primary care provider with the most common vitiligo differential diagnoses, with key findings and tips to identify specific hypopigmentary and amelanotic diseases and how to handle them. Attendees will learn about the current appropriate treatments and what's new in pharmacology for vitiligo, and they will be better-prepared to provide safe and effective care and recommend referrals to appropriate specialties if needed.

1) Distinguish between the most commonly seen hypopigmented disorders in primary care vs. vitiligo and other depigmented disorders

2) Diagnose and monitor improvement of vitiligo patients in primary care utilizing advanced vitiligo treatments

3) Understand the treatment pathways that include medications for vitiligo and other non-pharmacological strategies to implement with patients and family