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Dermatol Res Pract. 2010; 2010: 171265.
Published online 2010 May 11. doi: 10.1155/2010/171265. PMCID: PMC2879911

Copyright © 2010 Mario Cezar Pires et al.
Vitiligo after Diphencyprone for Alopecia Areata

Abstract

The topical immunotherapy is used to treat hair loss due to alopecia areata and recalcitrant warts since the 1970s. Diphencyprone is a contact sensitizer used to treat dermatological conditions resulting from as altered immunological state, such as extensive alopecia areata, being partially effective and safe. Side effects include local eczema with blistering, regional lymphadenopathy and contact urticaria. Rare adverse effects include an erythema multiforme-like reaction, hyperpigmenttion, hypopigmentation, and vitiligo. We report a 30-year-old, Brazilian male who developed vitiligo lesions following DPCP treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata.

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