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Topically administered fluorouracil in vitiligo.

T Tsuji, T Hamada

    Archives of Dermatology
    |September 1, 1983
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    Topical 5% fluorouracil cream effectively treated vitiligo lesions in a small study. Most patients experienced significant repigmentation, with minimal side effects observed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Cutaneous Medicine

    Background:

    • Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition characterized by depigmentation.
    • Current treatments for vitiligo have varying efficacy and potential side effects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical 5% fluorouracil cream for repigmentation of vitiligo lesions.

    Main Methods:

    • Twenty-eight patients with vitiligo received daily application of 5% fluorouracil cream under occlusive dressings after epidermal abrasion.
    • Treatment was administered for seven to nine days until lesions eroded, followed by a period of epithelialization.

    Main Results:

    • Complete or almost complete repigmentation occurred in 64% of patients within two months.
    • Partial repigmentation was observed in 18% of patients; 18% showed no response.

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  • Three out of 23 patients with repigmentation experienced recurrence within one year. No systemic toxicity was noted.

    • Conclusions:

    • Topical 5% fluorouracil cream demonstrates promising efficacy for vitiligo repigmentation.
    • The treatment is well-tolerated, with a low rate of recurrence and no observed systemic toxicity.