Skin Grafting for Vitiligo
Author Information
Author(s): Sameem Farah Sultan, Sheikh Javeed Ahmad Qazi, Masood
Primary Institution: Government Medical College, Srinagar, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Hypothesis
The study aims to report the efficacy of split thickness skin grafting in patients with stable vitiligo.
Conclusion
Split thickness skin grafting is an effective treatment option for patients with stable vitiligo.
Supporting Evidence
- Satisfactory cosmetic results were obtained in all cases.
- Colour match was good with minimal complications reported.
- Results were better in younger patients and for facial lesions.
Takeaway
Doctors can help people with skin color problems by taking a small piece of skin from one place and putting it on the lighter spot to make it look better.
Methodology
Fifty patients with stable vitiligo were treated with split thickness skin grafting after thorough investigations.
Limitations
The study did not compare the efficacy and side effects of different surgical modalities for vitiligo.
Participant Demographics
The study included 37 females and 13 males, aged 12 to 45 years.
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