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Outcome of Various Techniques of Vitiligo Surgery

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Vitiligo surgeries are not without complications. Most authors have claimed good-to-excellent results (60– 95% repigmentation) with the surgical method that they had adopted depending upon the type, size, site and stability of vitiligo lesions, age and color complexion of the patient, and whether local or systemic PUVA/ PUVASOL was used post-operatively.1–17 Overall, better results are reported in focal and seg-mental vitiligo (75–95%) than in generalized vitiligo. Younger (20–30 years) and darker complexioned patients have better results. Comparatively, acral areas, malleoli, knees, and elbows are less responsive to surgery. Smaller patches respond better. Addition of PUVA/PUVASOL therapy enhances repigmentation and increases the success rate (90–95%).

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(2009). Outcome of Various Techniques of Vitiligo Surgery. In: Microskin Grafting for Vitiligo. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-605-2_20

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