Systemic Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy (e.g., Dexamethasone)
Treatment for Vitiligo
Typical Dosage: Dexamethasone 2.5-5 mg on 2 consecutive days per week
Effectiveness
65%
Safety Score
35%
Clinical Trials
30
Participants
2K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Dexamethasone 2.5-5 mg on 2 consecutive days per week
Time to Effect
1-2 months
Treatment Duration
3-6 months
Evidence Quality
MODERATENumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
3(Treat 3 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Number Needed to Harm (NNH)
8(Treat 8 patients to see 1 additional serious adverse event)
Confidence Score
75%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$100
Monitoring:$400
Side Effect Mgmt:$200
Total Annual:$700
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTICER
$8,750/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.08
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$1,166.67
Cost per Remission
$14,000
Systemic Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy (e.g., Dexamethasone) Outcomes
for Vitiligo
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+65%
Response Rate
+60%
Remission Rate
+5%
Common Side Effects
Weight gain
+50%
Insomnia
+40%
Mood changes
+30%
Hypertension
+20%
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov