Conventional Microneedling vs Microneedling With 5-FU (MMP) for Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis (IGH) Repigmentation

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether 5-FU infusion (Microinfusion of Medicine Percutaneously - MMP) is effective for Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis (IGH) repigmentation compared to conventional Microneedling. MMP is a procedure done with tattoo devices using medication in place of ink.

Timeline

Start

2016-08-20

Primary completion

2020-01

Completion

2020-01

Publications

• Arbache S, Hirata SH. Efficacy and Safety of 5-Fluorouracil Tattooing to Repigment Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis: A Split-Body Randomized Trial. Dermatol Surg. 2023 Jun 1;49(6):603-608. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003793. Epub 2023 Apr 3.

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