Single-Hair Follicular Unit Transplant for Stable Vitiligo

This case report describes the use of follicular unit transplant (FUT) to repigment a stable vitiligo patch on the upper lip of a 30-year-old male. Single-hair FUT was performed, and repigmentation was noted in 4 weeks and complete pigmentation seen at 8 weeks. No recurrence was noted at the end of 6-month follow-up with excellent color match. FUT appears to be an effective method for treating localized/segmental vitiligo, especially on hairy parts of the skin, including the eyelids and eyebrows and for small areas of vitiligo. The best application of this method will be in vitiligo patches with leukotrichia.