Comparing the effects of Laser and Microneedling combined with phototherapy and topical steroid for treating vitiligo in resistant localizations of body
- Conditions
- Vitiligo.vITILIGO
- Registration Number
- IRCT2016111630918N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Skin and Stem Cell Research Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
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- Detailed Description
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Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 80
non-segmental vitiligo patients (generalized vitiligo) referred to the skin and stem cell research center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Resistant to NUVB (had no or complete response to NBUVB after a period of 3 to 6 months) or the patches on bony prominences or end extremities which are usually resistant to NBUVB; Age more than 18 and less than 80 years old; Have patches on the extremities or trunk at least at 4 points greater than 4 cm2; The patient is willing and able to give informed written consent, Exclusion criteria: Skin type 1; History of photosensitivity; HSV recurrent skin infections; Hypertrophic scars in the patches; Colloid; Heart failure; Patients who are pregnant or lactating; Patients who are not able to understand the process that will take place for them; Patients with melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancer; Patient who has atypical and dysplastic nevus
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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