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April 2020 in “Curēus” Combining hair transplantation with microneedling or laser and UV light may help treat tough vitiligo on hands and feet, with microneedling being affordable and easy to learn.
Cryotherapy is the best depigmentation method for vitiligo but needs an expert to perform it.
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Guidelines help safely perform cosmetic procedures on vitiligo patients to avoid new skin lesions.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Punch grafting treats vitiligo faster but can cause a cobblestone look, while follicular hair transplantation is slower but looks better and has no side effects.
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