Repigmentation in two patients with vitiligo on AcEGCG 0.5% cream

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022 Sep;47(9):1760-1761. doi: 10.1111/ced.15211. Epub 2022 Jun 22.

Abstract

Per-acetylated epigallocatechin-3-gallate (AcEGCG), a fully acetylated derivative of EGCG, a more potent agent for protection of melanocytes from oxidative damage. We present two patients with vitiligo treated with AcEGCG 0.5% cream, who demonstrated skin repigmentation and control of depigmentation progression.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catechin* / analogs & derivatives
  • Catechin* / therapeutic use
  • Emollients
  • Humans
  • Melanocytes
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Skin Pigmentation*
  • Vitiligo* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Emollients
  • Catechin
  • epigallocatechin gallate