Evaluation of Intralesional Injection of 5-fluorouracil in Treatment of Vitiligo
D. M. Abo Anber, D. A. Mohammed Ali, R. A. El-Tatawy, L. H. Elgarhy
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · pp. 11–16 · Published 19 Mar 2021
10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i630856Abstract
Background: Vitiligo is a chronic cutaneous disease characterized by depigmented patches that leave psychological impact on the patients. New treatment modalities have been developed to improve the results vitiligo with less side effects. Objective: To evaluate intralesional injection of 5-fluorouracil in treatment of vitiligo. Patients and Methods: The study included 20 localized stable vitiligo patients. Each patient was treated with intralesional injection of 5-fluorouracil every 2 weeks for 3 sessions followed by narrow band sessions twice weekly for 3 months. Results: There was statistically significant repigmentation after treatment with intralesional 5-FU (mean of 50.30 ± 34.60, P value =0.001 Wilcoxon signed ranks test between before and after). 55% of patients showed >50% repigmentation. after 3 months therapy. Side effects were minimal and transient. Conclusion: Intralesional injection of 5-FU is safe and effective in the treatment of vitiligo.
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