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GlossaryRepigmentation

process of restoring color to depigmented skin or hair

Repigmentation refers to the process by which color returns to areas of the skin or hair that have lost their natural pigment, often due to conditions like vitiligo or alopecia. This can occur naturally or be induced through treatments such as topical medications, light therapy, or surgical procedures, aiming to restore the normal appearance by stimulating melanocyte activity or transplanting pigment-producing cells.

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research Dermatosurgical Techniques for Repigmentation of Vitiligo

60 citations, April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Surgical methods like suction blister grafting and split-thickness skin grafting are highly successful for vitiligo repigmentation, but choosing the right patients is crucial for success.

research Repigmentation of Leukoderma by Minigrafts of Normally Pigmented, Autologous Skin

56 citations, December 1978 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

Transplanting small skin grafts can successfully repigment leukoderma.

research Repigmentation Through Melanocyte Regeneration in Vitiligo

39 citations, March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics”

UV light can help stimulate the growth of new pigment cells from hair follicles in people with vitiligo.

research Medication-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Systematic Review

28 citations, December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Some medications might reverse gray hair, especially those that reduce inflammation or stimulate pigment production, and vitamin B might help.

research A Rare Repigmentation Pattern in a Vitiligo Patient: A Clue to an Epidermal Stem-Cell Reservoir of Melanocytes?

24 citations, September 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.

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community Hair repigmentation of poliosis circumscripta in androgenetic alopecia patient treated with exosomes and fractional picosecond laser

in Product 2 upvotes 10 months ago

Exosomes combined with fractional picosecond laser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in white hair patches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.

community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

in Treatment 18 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.

community Hairline Progress (One Year Difference)

in Progress Pictures 63 upvotes 1 year ago

Hairline progress after one year using 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily. Some users struggle to see the difference, but overall discussion includes treatment experience and age.

community 1 1/2 Year Results on Finasteride

in Finasteride 189 upvotes 5 years ago

A user sharing their positive experience with taking finasteride as part of their hair loss treatment regimen, which also included biotin, Nizoral Shampoo, OGX Biotin & Collagen Shampoo, and iRestore Laser Cap. Others shared their own experiences and advice on treating hair loss.