Eyelash Transplantation for the Treatment of Vitiligo Associated Eyelash Leucotrichia.

BACKGROUND

Eyelash leucotrichia is cosmetically disfiguring condition and remains a therapeutic challenge in successful management of vitiligo.

AIMS: To study the efficacy of eyelash transplantation in management of eyelash leucotrichia associated with vitiligo.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

Fifteen patients with eyelash leucotrichia were treated with follicular unit transplantation. Improvement in leucotrichia was evaluated using objective assessment.

RESULTS

Out of fifteen patients, good to excellent response was seen in 13 patients (86.67%), fair in one patient (6.66%) and poor in one patient (6.66%).

CONCLUSION

Eyelash transplantation is safe and effective method for eyelash leucotrichia.