Dermatology : Pigmentation Abnormalities

Acne | Athlete's Foot | Chemical Peels | Diaper Rash/Incontinence | Head Lice and Scabies | Molluscum Contagiosum
Nail Infection/Removal | Pigmentation Abnormalities | Plantar Warts/Warts | Rosacea | Scarring and Keloids | Topical Anesthetics
Sun Protection/Photoaged Skin/Wrinkles | Pruritus | Psoriasis | Vitiligo | Examples of Compounded Medications

Patients with vitiligo have low catalase levels in their epidermis in association with high levels of hydrogen peroxide. Topical application of a UVB-activated pseudocatalase cream can successfully remove epidermal H₂O₂ resulting in a remarkable repigmentation.

J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc 1999 Sep;4(1):91-6
In vivo and in vitro evidence for hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) accumulation in the epidermis of patients with vitiligo and its successful removal by a UVB-activated pseudocatalase.
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