A Comparative Study of Punch Grafting Followed by Topical Corticosteroid Versus Punch Grafting Followed by PUVA Therapy in Stable Vitiligo

Ultrathin split-thickness skin grafting followed by narrowband UVB therapy for stable vitiligo: An effective and cosmetically satisfying treatment option

“…These surgical procedures basically donate some viable melanocytes to the affected area of depigmentation. These viable melanocytes are then stimulated by different means like PUVA or PUVAsol therapy, [5][6][7] narrowband UVB (NBUVB), [8][9][10] topical steroids, [11] and even excimer laser treatment [12] to cause melanin production and thereby causing a repigmentation of the recipient or treated area.…”

Role of Corticosteroids in Treatment of Vitiligo

“…Mulekar in this study showed that this combination was able to induce complete repigmentation in patients with large vitiliginous areas (Mulekar, 2006). Another study by Barman and colleague also showed that the efficacy of punch grafting in combination with topical corticosteroids was comparable with its combination with PUVA (Barman et al, 2004).…”

Transplante de melanócitos no piebaldismo: relato de caso

“…This appearance may also improve spontaneously. 10 Nevertheless, scarring in the donor area is still the greatest limitation of this technique. Based on our experience, we have seen excellent cosmetic results when pilous areas (for instance, the pubic region) are chosen as donor sites and when punches of at most 1.25 mm are used.…”