Transplantation of Melanocyte Stem Cells in Vitiliginous Skin

    December 2015 in “ Journal of the Medical Sciences (Berkala Ilmu Kedokteran) ”
    Yohanes Widodo Wirohadidjojo, Flandiana Yogianti
    Studysummary This review discusses transplantation of melanocyte stem cells for vitiligo treatment and reports no new clinical results; it suggests the procedure could be effective in reactivating melanocyte precursors for repigmentation.
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