Experimental study and clinical observations of autologous hair follicle cell transplants to treat stable vitiligo

Conclusions: The results of our study show that transplantation of autologous hair follicle cells is a simple and effective method to treat patients with stable vitiligo. Hair follicles (especially the outer root sheath) harbor many melanocytes with potential proliferative ability. Limitations: There are a few limitations of the present study: a small sample size, a short follow-up period, no cell counting or viability testing.
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research