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ReviewIndian dermatology online journal

Treatment of Vitiligo Associated Eyebrow and Eyelash Leukotrichia - A Systematic Review of Existing Information.

Kaberi Biswas, Feroze Kaliyadan

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Review in Indian dermatology online journal. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Review
  2. Leukotrichia: A comprehensive review of follicular depigmentation.The Journal of international medical research · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Kaberi BiswasDepartment of Ophthalmology, Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Chalaka, Kunnukara, Kerala, India.
Feroze KaliyadanDepartment of Dermatology, Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Chalaka, Kunnukara, Kerala, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Vitiligo in hair bearing areas, especially segmental vitiligo, is frequently associated with leukotrichia. Leukotrichia, in general, is considered a predictor of unsatisfactory response to conventional treatment methods like phototherapy. This review aims to systematically review various available treatment options in patients with eyebrow and eyelash leukotrichia and assess the response to these therapeutic modalities. Materials and Methods: Articles were searched using the keywords "eyelid", "eyelash", "leukotrichia", either singly or combined. The databases searched include Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Science Direct. The strategy was to include studies in which any therapeutic modalities were undertaken for treatment of eyelash or eyebrow leukotrichia. Results: After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, this review included 15 studies. There was a positive response to the surgical treatment options for eyebrow and eyelash leukotrichia. Topical tofacitinib has emerged as a promising new therapeutic option, but further studies are needed to establish its efficacy. Conclusion: In conclusion, there are several treatment options for eyebrow and eyelash leukotrichia. However, further studies are needed to better understand their efficacy and optimal applications.

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Eyelasheyelidleukotrichiavitiligo

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PMID40125050
PMCPMC11927993

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