H Fesq1, K Brockow, K Strom, M Mempel, J Ring, D Abeck. 1. Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Biederstein, Technical University, Munich, Germany. h.fesq@lrz.tu.muenchen.de
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Most treatment protocols for vitiligo require a long treatment duration and usually do not result in complete repigmentation. Therefore, cosmetically acceptable and easily to handle alternatives are warranted. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the properties of dihydroxyacetone (DHA) in a new formulation for the treatment of vitiligo on exposed areas. METHODS: We treated 10 patients suffering from vitiligo affecting the face and/or hands with a newly introduced, commercially available self-bronzing cream containing DHA 5%. DHA was applied every second day. RESULTS: The characteristic pigmentation showed very satisfactory cosmetic results in 8 out of 10 patients after 2 weeks of treatment. CONCLUSION: The new DHA formulation is a practical and well-accepted treatment modality. Copyright 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel
BACKGROUND: Most treatment protocols for vitiligo require a long treatment duration and usually do not result in complete repigmentation. Therefore, cosmetically acceptable and easily to handle alternatives are warranted. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the properties of dihydroxyacetone (DHA) in a new formulation for the treatment of vitiligo on exposed areas. METHODS: We treated 10 patients suffering from vitiligo affecting the face and/or hands with a newly introduced, commercially available self-bronzing cream containing DHA 5%. DHA was applied every second day. RESULTS: The characteristic pigmentation showed very satisfactory cosmetic results in 8 out of 10 patients after 2 weeks of treatment. CONCLUSION: The new DHA formulation is a practical and well-accepted treatment modality. Copyright 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel
Authors: Christian Siebold; Luis Fernando García-Alles; Bernhard Erni; Ulrich Baumann Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A Date: 2003-06-17 Impact factor: 12.779