Autologous skin punch grafting in localized, fixed vitiligo
Keywords:
Autologous, punch graft, vitiligoAbstract
Background A number of medical modalities including photo(chemo)therapy, topical and systemic steroids etc. are used in the treatment of vitiligo. Surgical treatment like punch grafting is recommended for localized, fixed disease. Objectives To assess the clinical efficacy and safety of autologous skin punch grafting in patients with localized, fixed vitiligo. Patients and methods 40 adult cases (26 females and 14 males) having 207 localized vitiligo patches, unresponsive to medical measures for more than a year were included in the study. After investigations, they were subjected to test grafting and later to complete grafting of involved areas. Donor grafts were taken from normal areas. Results More than 85% patches showed good to excellent response after three months of grafting and PUVA therapy. No alarming side effects were recorded. Conclusion Autologous skin punch grafting is a safe, effective and promising mode of treatment in cases of localized fixed vitiligo.References
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