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Efficacy and safety of micro‐needling combined with topical 5‐fluorouracil and excimer light vs. excimer light alone in treatment of non‐segmental vitiligo: A comparative study

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Vitiligo is one of the most challenging dermatological diseases with little improvement promises. Various modalities of treatment both medical and surgical have been used in the treatment of vitiligo. Some… Click to show full abstract

Vitiligo is one of the most challenging dermatological diseases with little improvement promises. Various modalities of treatment both medical and surgical have been used in the treatment of vitiligo. Some proved to be effective, others with controversial results and the rest were effective less. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the additional effect of topical 5‐fluorouracil after micro‐needling to excimer light (308 nm) in treatment of non‐segmental vitiligo.

Keywords: micro needling; excimer light; treatment; topical fluorouracil; vitiligo

Journal Title: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Year Published: 2022

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