Regenerative Medicine-Based Treatment for Vitiligo: An Overview

    October 2022 in “ Biomedicines ”
    Barbara Bellei, Federica Papaccio, Mauro Picardo
    TLDR Regenerative treatments for vitiligo show promise but need more research for long-term safety and effectiveness.
    Vitiligo, affecting 0.1–2% of the global population, is a complex depigmentation disorder with no definitive cure. The document reviewed regenerative medicine-based treatments, highlighting both medical and interventional therapies. Medical approaches included topical immunosuppressors, UV light treatments, and antioxidants, while interventional therapies focused on regenerative techniques to address melanocyte loss. Surgical grafting and cell transplantation methods, such as epidermal sheet transplantation and noncultured epidermal cell suspension, showed varying success. The potential of mesenchymal stem cells, particularly adipose-derived stem cells, and platelet-rich plasma was noted for their immunomodulatory properties. Despite promising results, the document emphasized the need for further studies to confirm long-term efficacy and safety.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    12 / 12 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 9 results

      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.

      community 1 Month Topical Minoxidil Only

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user plans to use topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and a derma stamp for hair loss treatment. They also plan to start using finasteride in the next 2 months. Other users suggest using finasteride and a hair transplant for better results. The user appreciates the feedback and will continue posting progress.

      community 25M Exploring Causes of Hair Loss: TE, Alopecia, or AGA?

      in General  226 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss with possible causes including chronic telogen effluvium, diffuse alopecia areata, and androgenic alopecia. They have tried treatments like Nizoral shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride, and are considering a biopsy for further clarity.

      community One full year of treatment before and after

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their one-year progress with hair loss treatment, using topical minoxidil, 2% keto shampoo, microneedling, and finasteride. They plan to start dutasteride and are considering switching to oral minoxidil.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results