A Report on Applying Digital Epiluminescence Dermoscopy to Guide Topical Treatment for Generalised Vitiligo
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · pp. 1–7 · Published 13 Jun 2017
10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34381Abstract
We have reported on utilising digital epiluminescence dermoscopy to detect the sparing of perifollicular pigments in localised vitiligo. These spotty zones might be the most acute autoimmune battle line. We saw a 68-year-old gentleman with five-year history of segmental/generalised vitiligo. He declined systemic treatments. These spotty zones mentioned above were identified by epiluminescence dermoscopy. We advised him to apply a very potent topical corticosteroid two times per week to these zones. Much improvement was seen in two months. Complete remission was achieved in another two months. We discussed on the roles of epiluminescence dermoscopy on the diagnosis and treatments of patients with all types of vitiligo where the perifollicular pigment sparing zones were too small to be identifiable by naked eyes.
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