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December 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that autologous noncultured epidermal suspension transplantation improved leukotrichia in 88.1% of treated vitiligo lesions without significant adverse events.
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” This report details a case of extensive leukotrichia induced by dasatinib in a patient with refractory chronic myelogenous leukemia.
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June 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The 2-step surgery effectively treats stable follicular vitiligo with high patient satisfaction and no major complications.
August 2026 in “Journal of International Medical Research” This review examines the various causes and mechanisms of leukotrichia, noting it as a final manifestation of diverse underlying mechanisms and suggesting its relevance to diagnosis and treatment strategies, but it reports no new experimental findings.
In this study involving 13 patients with vitiligo-associated leukotrichia, minimal hair repigmentation was observed following treatment with fractional CO₂ laser and topical betamethasone, though the method was well tolerated, highlighting the need for further research to optimize treatment parameters.