Topical Corticosteroids (e.g., Clobetasol Propionate)
Treatment for Vitiligo
Typical Dosage: Apply thin film once or twice daily for 2-3 months, then 2-3 times per week
Effectiveness
55%
Safety Score
35%
Clinical Trials
200
Participants
10K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
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Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
35
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Apply thin film once or twice daily for 2-3 months, then 2-3 times per week
Time to Effect
3-6 months
Treatment Duration
3-6 months continuous, then intermittent
Evidence Quality
HIGHNumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
7(Treat 7 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
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$150
Monitoring:$200
Side Effect Mgmt:$100
Total Annual:$450
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTICER
$4,500/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.1
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$1,000
Cost per Remission
$5,625
Topical Corticosteroids (e.g., Clobetasol Propionate) Outcomes
for Vitiligo
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+55%
Response Rate
+45%
Remission Rate
+8%
Common Side Effects
Skin atrophy
+15%
Telangiectasias
+8%
Acne
+5%
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov