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[Phototherapy with UV-B in vitiligo].

W Köster1, A Wiskemann

  • 1Universitäts-Hautklinik Hamburg.

Zeitschrift Fur Hautkrankheiten
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy effectively treated extensive vitiligo in 57.1% of patients after 12 months. Facial lesions in skin types V and VI showed significant repigmentation, offering cosmetically satisfying results.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Photobiology

Context:

  • Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition characterized by depigmentation.
  • Extensive vitiligo presents significant cosmetic and psychological challenges for patients.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy for extensive vitiligo.
  • To assess repigmentation rates and cosmetic outcomes in different skin types.

Summary:

  • Fourteen patients with extensive vitiligo received UVB phototherapy for 12 months.
  • Over half (57.1%) achieved significant repigmentation (>75%).
  • Patients with facial lesions, particularly those with skin types V and VI, experienced near-complete, cosmetically pleasing repigmentation.

Impact:

  • UVB phototherapy is a viable and effective treatment option for extensive vitiligo.
  • It offers promising cosmetic results, especially for darker skin types (V and VI) with facial involvement.

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