Pinhole technique for cobblestoning in patients post mini-punch grafting for stable vitiligo

Bhingradia, Yogesh M; Patel, Nandita Krishnagopal

doi:10.25259/ijdvl_397_20

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“…This was done at the time of the surgical procedure and monthly for the next 3 months) have been reported to result in earlier re-pigmentation ( 81 – 84 ). Fractional carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) laser may reduce cobblestone appearance post-tissue transplantation ( 38 , 85 ). More randomized clinical trials are required to determine the effects of these adjuvant therapies.…”

Section: Surgical Interventionmentioning

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Management of the refractory vitiligo patient: current therapeutic strategies and future options

Wang,

Wu,

Chen

et al. 2024

Front. Immunol.

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Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease that leads to disfiguring depigmented lesions of skin and mucosa. Although effective treatments are available for vitiligo, there are still some patients with poor responses to conventional treatment. Refractory vitiligo lesions are mostly located on exposed sites such as acral sites and lips, leading to significant life stress. Understanding the causes of refractory vitiligo and developing targeted treatments are essential to enhance vitiligo outcomes. In this review, we summarized recent treatment approaches and some potential methods for refractory vitiligo. Janus kinase inhibitors have shown efficacy in refractory vitiligo. A variety of surgical interventions and fractional carbon dioxide laser have been widely applied to combination therapies. Furthermore, melanocyte regeneration and activation therapies are potentially effective strategies. Patients with refractory vitiligo should be referred to psychological monitoring and interventions to reduce the potential pathogenic effects of chronic stress. Finally, methods for depigmentation and camouflage may be beneficial in achieving uniform skin color and improved quality of life. Our ultimate focus is to provide alternative options for refractory vitiligo and to bring inspiration to future research.

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Section: Surgical Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Management of the refractory vitiligo patient: current therapeutic strategies and future options

Wang,

Wu,

Chen

et al. 2024

Front. Immunol.

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Punch grafting can be used as a supplementary treatment for perilesional halo after melanocyte grafting for vitiligo

Luo,

Zhao,

Peng

et al. 2024

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Management of Stable Vitiligo—A Review of the Surgical Approach

Grochocka

Wełniak

Białczyk

et al. 2023

JCM

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At present, vitiligo is the most common depigmenting skin disorder, characterized by clearly demarcated discolored patches of various shapes and sizes. Depigmentation results from the initial dysfunction and subsequent destruction of melanin-producing cells, called melanocytes, which are located in the basal layer of the epidermis and in hair follicles. This review concludes that the extent of repigmentation, regardless of the treatment method, is greatest in stable localized vitiligo patients. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the clinical evidence for which the vitiligo treatment method (cellular or tissue) is more effective. The treatment relies on multiple factors, ranging from patient skin predisposition for repigmentation to the experience of the facility performing the procedure. Vitiligo is a significant problem in modern society. Although it is a typically asymptomatic and not life-threatening disease, it may have significant psychological and emotional impacts. Standard treatment relies on pharmacotherapy and phototherapy; however, the treatment of patients with stable vitiligo varies. The stability of vitiligo more than often implies the exhaustion of the potential for skin self-repigmentation. Thus, the surgical methods that distribute normal melanocytes into the skin are crucial elements of these patients’ therapy. The most commonly used methods are described in the literature, with an indication of their recent progress and changes. In addition, information on the efficiency of the individual methods at specific locations is compiled in this study, and the prognostic factors indicating repigmentation are presented. Cellular methods are the best therapeutic option for large-sized lesions; although they are more exorbitant than tissue methods, they benefit from more rapid healing times and presenting fewer side effects. Dermoscopy is a valuable tool used to assess the further course of repigmentation, where it is of great value to evaluate the patient prior to and following an operation.

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Pinhole technique for cobblestoning in patients post mini-punch grafting for stable vitiligo

Cited by 3 publications

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Management of the refractory vitiligo patient: current therapeutic strategies and future options

Management of the refractory vitiligo patient: current therapeutic strategies and future options

Punch grafting can be used as a supplementary treatment for perilesional halo after melanocyte grafting for vitiligo

Management of Stable Vitiligo—A Review of the Surgical Approach

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