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April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that a combined pattern of repigmentation was most commonly observed in vitiligo, with a new 'medium spotted' pattern proposed for areas with few hair follicles.
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October 2006 Understanding repigmentation mechanisms in vitiligo can improve treatments and patient outcomes.
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that white hair follicles in vitiligo patients may repigment following epithelial grafting and phototherapy, suggesting potential cosmetic improvements in vitiligo treatment.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that different vitiligo lesions display varying repigmentation patterns, which are associated with the extent of depigmentation, sun exposure, lesion stage, and type of therapy used.
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December 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study reported significant but temporary hair regrowth and skin repigmentation in a patient with vitiligo and alopecia areata during treatment with oral ruxolitinib.