Leucotrichia in Vitiligo

Leucotrichia in Vitiligo Patients : A Cross Sectional Study

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03402633

Enrollment

107

Registered

2018-01-18

Start date

2016-04-30

Completion date

2016-09-30

Last updated

2018-01-18

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Conditions

Leucotrichia

Brief summary

The incidence of leucotrichia has been reported to range from 9 to 48.4% of all vitiligo patients.Leucotrichia is more often observed in segmental vitiligo with a very high percentage. However, further studies considering the prevalence of leucotrichia in different types of vitiligo need to be conducted.

Interventions

OTHERExamination of leukotrichia in vitiligo patients

Examination of leukotrichia will be enhanced by wood's light and dermoscopy for better enhancing of the lesions and good magnification

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Age \> 18 * Vitiligo patients with/ without leukotrichia within the vitiliginous areas

Exclusion criteria

* Age \< 18 * Premature hair graying in the trunk before the age of 30

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Detection of prevalence of leukotrichia within vitilignous areas in vitiligo patients	within 6 months	Detection of prevalence of leukotrichia within vitilignous areas in vitiligo patients

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026