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Topical Human Placental Extract For the Treatment of Vitiligo.

Seema Sharma, +2 more
- 01 Jul 1988 - 
- Vol. 54, Iss: 4, pp 199-201
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Fifty percent human placental hydroalcoholic extract was used topically on 34 vitiligo patients and complete clearing of lesions was seen in 20.6% cases, whereas 50% cases showed mild to moderate improvement, and 29.4% showed no response.
Abstract
Fifty percent human placental hydroalcoholic extract was used topically on 34 vitiligo patients. Complete clearing of lesions was seen in 20.6% cases, whereas 50% cases showed mild to moderate improvement, and 29.4% showed no response. No serious side effects were seen in any of the patients.

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