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Vitiligo Phototherapy — SCE Dermatology MCQ

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HardPhotobiologyVitiligo PhototherapySCE Dermatology

A segmental vitiligo patch has remained unchanged for 24 months and has not responded to appropriate topical treatment or targeted phototherapy. Which intervention can be considered in a specialist service?

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Correct answer: D — Autologous epidermal cell transplantation

Surgical melanocyte or epidermal-cell transfer can be considered for carefully selected, stable segmental vitiligo that has failed medical treatment. Demonstrated stability is essential because active disease and Koebnerisation increase the risk of graft failure or new depigmentation.

Reference: https://academic.oup.com/bjd/article/186/1/18/6593593