MSC therapy has also been shown to stimulate the mobilization of healthy melanocytes, leading to successful repigmentation of skin lesions in patients with vitiligo. In the early stages of the trials, stem cell injections into vitiligo lesions have shown encouraging signs of repigmentation. These therapies are often combined with other treatments, such as phototherapy. Stem cells can also help recondition the skin environment to promote melanocyte survival.
In a cohort of 56 patients with vitiligo, the combination of stem cell transplantation with 308 nm excimer laser therapy resulted in clinically significant efficacy. The researchers described the combination of therapies with a higher cure rate than other treatments that are widely available and used for vitiligo. Regenerative medicine, which includes cell therapy, PRP and stem cells, is a safe and effective way to treat vitiligo, either alone or combined with other methods, according to a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. The combination of therapies achieved significant efficacy, and researchers observed a higher cure rate than that evident in others treatments for the disease.
