April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” This research suggests that superficial cryotherapy is a safe and nearly as effective alternative to topical steroids and PUVA therapy for treating alopecia areata, especially in children.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This case report observed complete repigmentation of a stable vitiligo patch with body hair transplantation in a 28-year-old man, with no recurrence after 3 months.
This chapter reviews surgical management techniques for leukotrichia in vitiligo and presents no new clinical findings; it highlights various grafting and epilation methods.
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.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that temporary or permanent leukotrichia may occur after intense pulsed light therapy for hair removal, likely due to differing thermal effects on melanocytes and hair follicle cells.