Open AccessA retrospective study of the utility of targeted phototherapy in vitiligo
Author(s) -
Abhijit D Raghuwanshi,
Minty W Jambhore,
Vishalakshi Viswanath,
Vinay Gopalani
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/0378-6323.187684
Subject(s) - vitiligo , medicine , dermatology , erythema , retrospective cohort study , trunk , surgery , biology , ecology
Targeted phototherapy is a recent advance in the treatment of vitiligo, involving selective treatment of vitiligo patches with no effect on surrounding areas. Although it has been in use for a few years, little data is available regarding its safety and efficacy.