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January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported successful repigmentation without scarring in patients with localized and segmental vitiligo after epidermal grafting, but the Koebner phenomenon hindered similar results in some with generalized vitiligo.
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September 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article describes a unique case of lichen planopilaris with a previously unreported trigger in one of the youngest documented adult patients, without providing new clinical results or data.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report documents the first instance of frontal fibrosing alopecia where lichen planopilaris developed at wig attachment sites, suggesting wigs may trigger the Koebner phenomenon in affected patients.
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April 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.
This study highlights that vitiligo, a pigmentary disorder affecting 0.52% of the global population, significantly impacts patients' self-image and quality of life, with many seeking cosmetic dermatology procedures for aesthetic improvement.