Clinical efficacy of ReCell(R ) technique in treatment of stable vitiligo

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the preliminary outcome of stable vitiligo treatment with Re- Celltechnique. Methods Six patients with stable vitiligo were treated with ReCell technique. In each patient, a thin razor-thickness cutaneous biopsy was harvested from uninvolved area near the viti- ligo patches. It was then processed through the ReCell system and 1 ml autologous epidermal cell suspension was obtained. The lesion area was dermabraded using a diamond fraise wheel to the dermo- epidermal junction. The cell suspension was then sprayed on the wound and covered with non-adhering dressings. Results The patients were followed up for 6 months. 5 patients presented with repigmen- talon in the treated area. There was no significant response in one patient who was diagnosed as sys- tematic vitiligo. Conclusions The ReCell technique is an alternative treatment for stable vitiligo pa- tients. The clinical outcome will be satisfactory when appropriate patients are selected. Key words: ReCell; technique; Vitiligo; Surgical treatment