Suction blister epidermal grafting for management of eyelid vitiligo: special considerations.

BACKGROUND: Suction blister epidermal grafting is an established technique for the treatment of resistant and stable vitiligo especially over small and cosmetically important areas like the face. However, certain areas, such as lips and eyelids, require special considerations because of their anatomic peculiarities.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: The current study was carried out on six patients of stable eyelid vitiligo, not responding to medical treatment. Suction blister was obtained from the thigh using the suction apparatus and the roof was grafted on to the dermabraded eyelid. Certain precautions were taken during the procedure, which will be highlighted in the current study.

RESULTS: Response was excellent in all the patients in 3 to 6 months, with no complications.

CONCLUSIONS: If carried out properly, suction blister technique is the procedure of choice for cosmetically important sites like eyelids.