Phototherapy with Topical Minoxidil in Vitiligo: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Sejal Bajoria, Chakravarthi R. Srinivas, Nithya Satish … Laxman Besra
    Studysummary This study found that combining topical minoxidil with phototherapy significantly improved pigmentation and reduced vitiligo severity compared to placebo, as measured by VASI scores over 12 weeks, though the sample size was small and follow-up short.
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