Abstract
Suction blister epidermal grafting is a simple procedure with good cosmetic results in both stable and segmental vitiligo because there is no scarring over the donor or recipient site. Color and texture match with the surrounding skin is generally good. The procedure involves induction of blister on the donor area (usually the outer thigh or the inner arms) using a 10-cc syringe connected with 3-way stop cannula at the nozzle end and the application of negative pressure using a 50-cc syringe or a foot-operated suction machine. 1 Gupta S. Ajith C. Kanwar A.J. Kumar B. Surgical pearl: standardized suction syringe for epidermal grafting. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005; 52: 348-350 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (23) Google Scholar The recipient area can be abraded manually, with a motorized dermabrader or by inducing a phototoxic blister. 2 Shenoi S.D. Srinivas C.R. Pai S. Treatment of stable vitiligo with autologous epidermal grafting and PUVA. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1997; 36: 802-803 Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (10) Google Scholar
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