Pimecrolimus Increases the Melanogenesis and Migration of Melanocytes In Vitro

    Ping Xu, Jie Chen, Cheng Tan, Ren-Sheng Lai, Zhong-Sheng Min
    Studysummary This study found that pimecrolimus enhances melanin synthesis and promotes melanocyte migration, possibly by increasing MITF protein expression, which may explain its effectiveness in repigmenting vitiligo.
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