Postinflammatory depigmentation: excellent results with suction blister grafting

Abstract

Depigmentation over the face of young females is usually not acceptable from an Indian social perspective. We are reporting a case of postinflammatory depigmentation over face of young female that was successfully treated. The patient developed depigmentation following inflammation as a result of a local application. She underwent three sessions of epidermal suction blister grafting with PUVA therapy instituted after the grafting to assist in the spreading of the pigmentation. First two sitting resulted in total repigmentation. She underwent a third sitting recently. Pigment spread is continuing with PUVA therapy in the area of the third session. The patient is satisfied with the outcome. In conclusion, we suggest that suction blister epidermal grafting can be tried in the treatment of postinflammatory depigmentation.