Direct Electrical Current is A New Therapeutic Option for Vitiligo

摘要

Vitiligo is a common disorder characterized by well circumscribed milky white cutaneous macules devoid of identifiable melanocytes where there is disturbance of the electrical battery of the skin. The aim is to evaluate the effect of direct electrical current in induction of regimentation of vitiliginous patches. It issingle blinded, controlled therapeutic study. The number and size of involved patches were measured and direct electrical current was used to treat a single patch in each patient while the other patches were left as control. The Baghdadin device was used to give direct electrical current between 5-10 milliamperes and a voltage less than 40 volts. Treatment sessions of 10 minutes duration were given at weekly intervals for 5 months. Patients were evaluated monthly according to the grade of response to treatment till the end of the study and to report any local or systemic side effects. Twenty-two patients completed the study. On follow up, there was an obvious repigmentation and reduction in the size of patches and this reduction were statistically significant. In conclusion directelectrical current is an effective and safe method of treatment in patients with vitiligo.