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Depigmentation Therapy (depigmentation + therapy)

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Depigmentation Therapy with Q-Switched Ruby Laser After Tanning in Vitiligo Universalis

DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, Issue 11 2001
Young-Jo Kim MD
Background. In vitiligo universalis, repigmentation therapy is seldom effective. Besides, bleaching cream which is often used in depigmentation therapy may lead to several serious complications. Objective. Q-switched (QS) ruby laser can destroy melanosomes in melanocytes and keratinocytes by selective photothermolysis. Methods. We have attempted to destroy melanocytes by using the QS ruby laser after tanning in a patient with extensive vitiligo. Results. The patient had excellent results with no evidence of repigmentation after 1 year. Conclusion. Depigmentation therapy with QS ruby laser after tanning is an effective and safe way of removing remnants of normal pigmentation in patients with vitiligo universalis. [source]

Depigmentation therapy in vitiligo universalis with cryotherapy and 4-hydroxyanisole

CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY, Issue 2 2010
S. Di Nuzzo
Summary Vitiligo is a disease characterized by the loss of melanocytes, resulting in progressive depigmentation of skin, and areas of normally pigmented skin can be of cosmetic concern. Several options have been tried to remove the pigment and make the skin a more even colour. We present an easy and effective therapeutic procedure based on single-session cryotherapy followed by topical 4-hydroxyanisole (4-HA). [source]

Depigmentation Therapy with Q-Switched Ruby Laser After Tanning in Vitiligo Universalis

DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, Issue 11 2001
Young-Jo Kim MD
Background. In vitiligo universalis, repigmentation therapy is seldom effective. Besides, bleaching cream which is often used in depigmentation therapy may lead to several serious complications. Objective. Q-switched (QS) ruby laser can destroy melanosomes in melanocytes and keratinocytes by selective photothermolysis. Methods. We have attempted to destroy melanocytes by using the QS ruby laser after tanning in a patient with extensive vitiligo. Results. The patient had excellent results with no evidence of repigmentation after 1 year. Conclusion. Depigmentation therapy with QS ruby laser after tanning is an effective and safe way of removing remnants of normal pigmentation in patients with vitiligo universalis. [source]