It isnt contagious or dangerous, and there is no permanent cure but a range of treatments (phototherapy, topical creams including JAK-inhibitors, and grafting for stable cases) can help repigment skin and slow spread
doi: 10.1007/s12011-018-1558-9
It is important to note that all current evidence derives from in vitro cellular models and in vivo animal studies, and no human clinical trials have been conducted as of February 2026
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Maintaining healthy body composition helps as well
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