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Postinflammatory depigmentation: excellent results with suction blister grafting
Author(s) -
Suthar Chandanmal,
Gupta Somesh,
Kathuria Sushruta
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2010.04612.x
Subject(s) - depigmentation , suction blister , medicine , dermatology , puva therapy , suction , surgery , grafting , psoriasis , mechanical engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry , engineering , polymer
Depigmentation over the face of young females is usually not acceptable from an Indian social perspective. We are reporting a case of postinflammatory depigmentation over face of young female that was successfully treated. The patient developed depigmentation following inflammation as a result of a local application. She underwent three sessions of epidermal suction blister grafting with PUVA therapy instituted after the grafting to assist in the spreading of the pigmentation. First two sitting resulted in total repigmentation. She underwent a third sitting recently. Pigment spread is continuing with PUVA therapy in the area of the third session. The patient is satisfied with the outcome. In conclusion, we suggest that suction blister epidermal grafting can be tried in the treatment of postinflammatory depigmenation.