Single-Hair Follicular Unit Transplant for Stable Vitiligo
Author Information
Author(s): Kumaresan Muthuvel
Primary Institution: PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore, India
Hypothesis
Can single-hair follicular unit transplant effectively repigment stable vitiligo patches?
Conclusion
Single-hair follicular unit transplant is effective for repigmenting stable vitiligo patches with excellent color match and no recurrence.
Supporting Evidence
- Repigmentation was noted in 4 weeks and complete pigmentation seen at 8 weeks.
- No recurrence was noted at the end of 6-month follow-up.
- The method is effective in focal vitiligo patches with leukotrichia.
Takeaway
Doctors can take hair from your scalp and use it to help color the white patches on your skin caused by vitiligo.
Methodology
A 30-year-old male with stable vitiligo underwent single-hair follicular unit transplant, with donor hairs harvested and transplanted into depigmented areas.
Limitations
The procedure is time-consuming, requires training, and is difficult for larger lesions due to limited donor hairs.
Participant Demographics
30-year-old male with stable vitiligo on the upper lip.
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