Autologous Non-cultured Basal Cell-Enriched Epidermal Cell Suspension Transplantation in Vitiligo: Indian Experience
2011
Epidermal Cell Transplantation for Vitiligo
Sample size: 49
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Paul Munish
Primary Institution: Skin Laser Center, New Delhi, India
Hypothesis
Is autologous non-cultured basal cell-enriched epidermal cell suspension transplantation an effective treatment for vitiligo?
Conclusion
The transplantation method is effective, simple, and safe for treating vitiligo.
Supporting Evidence
- 65% of patients achieved excellent repigmentation (>90%).
- 18% of patients had good repigmentation (70-89%).
- 8% of patients had fair (30-69%) and poor (<30%) repigmentation.
Takeaway
Doctors took skin cells from patients with stable vitiligo and put them back on their skin to help it regain color.
Methodology
Retrospective analysis of 58 patients who underwent transplantation and were followed for at least 2 years.
Limitations
Some patients did not return for follow-up, and the study only included those with stable vitiligo.
Participant Demographics
Patients with stable vitiligo aged between 2 to 15 years.
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