Study the efficacy of microneedling and narrow band ultraviolet B phototherapy in vitiligo treatment.
Benha Medical Journal • 2023
Publication Information
Authors
Asmaa EL Refaey, Sara S. Elsayed, Shymaa M. Rizk
Keywords
Vitiligo; Microneedling; NB-UVB phototherapy.
Journal
Benha Medical Journal
Publisher
Benha University, Faculty of Medicine
Volume
40
Issue
annual conference issue
Pages
174-181
publication.type
Local
Paper Link
Open Link
Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
Background: Vitiligo is an acquired chronic idiopathic disorder characterized by progressive, patchy loss of pigmentation from the skin, overlying hair, and sometimes oral mucosa. The depigmented patches result from loss of melanocytes from the involved areas, apparently on an autoimmune basis. The resulting pigmentary disfigurement can be quite traumatic, especially when it involves the face, hands, and genitals. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of microneedling and narrow band ultraviolet B phototherapy for treatment of vitiligo patients. Methods: This was a prospective study including 15 patients with bilateral nearly symmetrical non segmental vitiligo. Evaluation of the treatment was done by photography, clinical examination to assess the disease severity using Vitiligo Extent Tensity Index (VETI) score, and evaluation of re-pigmentation. Results: The VETI score ranged from 19 – 48 with a mean value of (±SD) 34.47 ± 9.43 at baseline, ranged from 10 – 40 with a mean value of (±SD) 27.47 ± 9.69 at 3 months and ranged from 9 – 40 with a mean value of (±SD) 26.73 ± 9.76 at 6 months. VETI score was significantly lower at 3 months,6 months compared to baseline and at 6 months compared to 3 months(p
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