Evaluation of Efficacy of Follicular Unit Extraction as a Therapeutic Option for the Treatment of Stable Vitiligo Patches Along With Reduction in Noticeability of Same Patches
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 7
Abstract
Vitiligo is an acquired, hypomelanotic disorder characterized by circumscribed depigmented macules in the skinresultingfromloss of functional melanocytesfrom the cutaneous epidermis. A prospective study was done to analyze follicular unit extraction (FUE) as a therapeutic option for vitiligo and to assess repigmentation post follicular unit extraction in stable vitiligo patches. Patients withActive vitiligo lesions,Koebner phenomenon,Keloidal tendency and Bleeding disorders were not included in the study. Study Design: Prospective Observational Study.
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Dr. Rajesh Kataria, Dr. Akshay Tolani, Dr. Kailash Bhatiya
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