Dihydroxyacetone in a New formulation - A powerful therapeutic option in vitiligo

Citation
H. Fesq et al., Dihydroxyacetone in a New formulation - A powerful therapeutic option in vitiligo, DERMATOLOGY, 203(3), 2001, pp. 241-243
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
DERMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
10188665 → ACNP
Volume
203
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
241 - 243
Database
ISI
SICI code
1018-8665(2001)203:3<241:DIANF->2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Background: Most treatment protocols for vitiligo require a long treatment duration and usually do not result in complete repigmentation. Therefore, c osmetically acceptable and easily to handle alternatives are warranted. Obj ective: To evaluate the properties of dihydroxyacetone (DHA) in a new formu lation 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 pigmenta tion showed very satisfactory cosmetic results in 8 out of 10 patients afte r 2 weeks of treatment. Conclusion: The new DHA formulation is a practical and well-accepted treatment modality. Copyright (C) 2001 S. Karger AG, Base l.