Understanding Vitiligo & Treatments
Medical Treatment
Topical creams, oral medications, phototherapy, and excimer laser – achieving over 75% repigmentation in some patients.
Surgical Treatment
Suitable for patients with stable vitiligo (6 months – 2 years). Includes grafting techniques and other surgical modalities.
Goals & Considerations
- Age of the patient
- Expectations and desired outcomes
- Disease stability and location/size of patches
- Donor site selection and proposed surgical method
Surgical Modalities
- Punch grafting
- Skin grafting
- Cellular grafting techniques
- Tattooing
- Dermabrasion / Chemabrasion
