Regenerative Medicine-Based Treatment for Vitiligo: An Overview

    October 2022 in “ Biomedicines ”
    Barbara Bellei, Federica Papaccio, Mauro Picardo
    Studysummary This review presents clinical and preclinical evidence supporting innovative regenerative approaches to treat vitiligo, as existing treatments lack a specific cure and predictable long-term repigmentation outcomes.
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