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In brief: Microneedling is a minimally invasive technique developed for skin rejuvenation. In the treatment for vitiligo, the procedure causes micro-inflammations on the epidermis and enhances melanocytes and keratinocytes migration. This process leads to the stimulation and repigmentation of vitiligo areas. Several topical therapies such as Tacrolimus and 5-Fluorouracilused in conjunction with microneedling have yielded favorable repigmentation results. This study aims to evaluate the repigmentation rates of microneedled vitiligo patches without any topical medications other than sunscreen. There will be a total of 8 -12 treatments over the course of 244 days, with subjects receiving a treatment every 2 weeks.
Ages eligible: 18 Years to 60 Years
Start date: August 1, 2020
Completion date (estimated): June 30, 2022
Location: Crown Laboratories, Dallas, TX USA
Status: Active, recruiting
Contact: To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact Dr. Mona Alqam at +1-469-209-6676 or malqam@crownlaboratories.com
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT05053022
FAQOther Questions
- What causes vitiligo?
Surprisingly, the causes of vitiligo are yet to be precisely established. Researchers know the cause is pre-wired in your genes, just waiting for a bad luck moment. In about hal...
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It's very unlikely. We have specifically looked into claims that gluten-free diet may ease symptoms of vitiligo, or completely reverse it, and found no firm scientific evidence ...
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