Ann Dermatol.  2014 Feb;26(1):132-134. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.1.132.

Leukotrichia in Stable Segmental Vitiligo: Implication of an Alternate Treatment Option

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. oddung93@yuhs.ac
  • 2Yeoui-do Oracle Skin Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
  • 3JNA Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

No abstract available.


MeSH Terms

Vitiligo*

Figure

  • Fig. 1 Well-defined depigmented patches along the right T6~T12 dermatomes.

  • Fig. 2 (A) Diffuse and perifollicular repigmentation both on the covered and uncovered recipient site after 2 weeks. (B) Near complete repigmentation on the recipient site after 12 weeks.


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