Almirall Views Vitiligo As Next Dermatology Opportunity
Links Up With French Skin Specialist
Executive Summary
As it prepares to file lebrikizumab for atopic dermatitis, the Spanish group is looking to expand into vitiligo through a collaboration with France’s Inserm Transfert to develop topical therapies for the condition where pale patches develop on the skin caused by the lack of melanin.
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