Open AccessTransverse Needling After Autologous Mini-Punch Grafts Improves Repigmentation in Stable Non-Segmental Vitiligo
Author(s) -
Marwa A.A. Ragab,
Omneya El Zagh,
Carmen Farid
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.73
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 1178-7015
DOI - 10.2147/ccid.s315407
Subject(s) - medicine , dry needling , vitiligo , surgery , dermatology , acupuncture , alternative medicine , pathology
Repigmentation remains the primary target in vitiligo treatment. Melanocyte transfer procedures are often required for repigmenting stable, resistant vitiligo lesions necessitating procedural optimization and comparative evaluation. In the current study, we aimed to assess the additive value of weekly transverse needling sessions after mini-punch grafting for repigmenting stable non-segmental vitiligo lesions versus either procedure alone.