Updates in Surgical Treatment of Vitiligo

November 2020 in “ Journal of Recent Advances in Medicine/Journal of Recent Advances in Medicine ”

Alzahraa Gamal, Rasha El-Barbary, Nayera Moftah

TLDR Surgical treatments for vitiligo are improving to enhance results and reduce costs.

The document discussed surgical treatments for vitiligo, focusing on tissue and cellular graft techniques to introduce melanocytes into depigmented lesions. It emphasized the importance of ensuring vitiligo stability before surgery and preparing the recipient site for successful repigmentation. The conclusion highlighted ongoing research and clinical trials aimed at improving cosmetic outcomes, reducing time, and lowering costs associated with these surgical modalities.

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