Repigmentation Through Melanocyte Regeneration in Vitiligo

    March 2017 in “ Dermatologic clinics ”
    Stanca A. Birlea, Nathaniel B. Goldstein, David A. Norris
    Studysummary This article reviews the process of repigmentation in vitiligo and emphasizes the role of UV light as the most potent stimulus, with no new clinical findings reported.
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    1. Clinical Repigmentation Patterns in Pediatric Vitiligo British Journal of Dermatology · 2016
    2. Effectiveness and safety of topical tacrolimus monotherapy for repigmentation in vitiligo: a comprehensive literature review Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia · 2016
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