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Split thickness skin grafting in patients with stable vitiligo
Farah Sameem1, Sheikh Javeed Sultan, Qazi Masood Ahmad
1Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
|May 17, 2011
Summary
Split thickness skin grafting offers a promising surgical solution for stable vitiligo cases unresponsive to medical treatments. This procedure achieved satisfactory cosmetic results with good color match and minimal complications in 50 patients.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Surgical Procedures
Background:
- Vitiligo is an acquired depigmentation disorder.
- Surgical options are considered for stable vitiligo lesions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of split thickness skin grafting for stable vitiligo.
- To assess cosmetic outcomes and complications in patients undergoing this procedure.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 50 patients with stable vitiligo.
- Patients had failed medical treatments.
- Split thickness skin grafting was performed after pre-operative investigations.
Main Results:
- All patients achieved satisfactory cosmetic results.
- Good color match was observed.
- Complications were minimal.
Conclusions:
- Split thickness skin grafting is a viable and effective surgical option for stable, recalcitrant vitiligo.
- The procedure yields good cosmetic outcomes with low complication rates.
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