Repigmentation of Leukoderma by Minigrafts of Normally Pigmented, Autologous Skin

1978; Wiley; Volume: 4; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1524-4725.1978.tb00582.x

ISSN

2374-846X

Autores

Rafael Falabella,

Tópico(s)

Skin Protection and Aging

Resumo

A method of repigmenting some leukodermas by transplantation of minigrafts of normally pigmented, autologous skin into them is described. Such grafts in addition to retaining their pigment stimulate repigmentation around them by migration of melanocytes and spread of pigment from the grafts. Three patients, one with piebaldism, another with leukoderma from monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone, and a third with depigmentation following healing of a burn enjoyed successful and cosmetically acceptable repigmentation from practice of the method.

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