HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2025 – At today’s press conference, members of the education expert panel on vitiligo, including Dr Johnny Chan Chun-yin, a Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology, and Dr Rico Li Ching-kwok, a Specialist in Psychiatry, highlighted the importance of public education on vitiligo and its associated mental health risks for patients. Both drs noted that vitiligo can often be confused with other skin conditions and advised individuals to consult a doctor promptly if they notice unusual white patches on their skin. They emphasized that recent breakthrough in treatment can effectively alleviate the physical and emotional burdens faced by patients.
Revolutionary Treatment Introduced in Hong Kong to Combat 2.4-Year Diagnosis Delay and Emotional Struggles in Vitiligo Patients
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