Repigmentation in facial vitiligo depends on the affected areas

It is currently not well documented whether the chance of repigmentation differs by location on the face. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 36 patients treated with topical treatment and methotrexate for facial vitiligo with or without additional phototherapy. Vitiligo on the forehead and temporal sides of the face was a good prognostic factor, whereas the broad areas around the eyes and mouth represent more treatment-resistant parts.

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Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
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2024-08-22
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llae350
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melanin and skin pigmentation
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Repigmentation in facial vitiligo depends on the affected areas

Nanja van Geel, Reinhart Speeckaert, Lu Wang
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Repigmentation in facial vitiligo depends on the affected areas

Nanja van Geel, Reinhart Speeckaert, Lu Wang
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Abstract

It is currently not well documented whether the chance of repigmentation differs by location on the face. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 36 patients treated with topical treatment and methotrexate for facial vitiligo with or without additional phototherapy. Vitiligo on the forehead and temporal sides of the face was a good prognostic factor, whereas the broad areas around the eyes and mouth represent more treatment-resistant parts.

Clinical and Experimental DermatologyVol. 50(2)
Ghent University Hospital (BE)
Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent, Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds UGent
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