Has anyone had this procedure done or know someone who has? I understand Henry Ford in Detroit is the only hospital in the nation taking part in this potential "cure". Hard to imagine only one hospital in the US is doing this...evidently they are holding a study. Supposedly the "success rate" is high. Any thoughts out there? My friend is looking into it. He had a very bad experience with the laser. Seems just anyone can operate a laser but it doesn't mean they know what they are doing!!
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Yes, I heard about the study and applied to be a "subject", they rejected me due to having no pigment around my nail beds. Never did find out why that makes a difference. I can only guess that maybe it never comes back in specific areas?
Nathan Yeti > Essie KennedySeptember 6, 2011 at 9:05pm
Just sharing what we learned from our derm over the years in various discussions. I can only guess...see below.
Skin is the biggest organ in human body. Hair folecules are present in most places. They are the primary carry agents that carry pigment. I guess, these melanocyes travel thru these hair folecules. Unfortunately, the pigment recovery chances are less in those areas where hair folecules are either absent or density is very less (examples: toes, fingers, nail bed areas, bony areas where bone is predominant like ankle, elbow, knee etc.). In the absence of hair folecules, pigment cannot come to the surface of skin. This was the explanation our derm gave when we asked the question why protopic works well for many areas and is very weak in some areas.
Again, this the knowledge we got from our certified dermatologist..
I live in Washington DC but have been in contact w the hospital and Dr. Mulekar frequently. I also have Vit on my fingertips and most of my hands and feet. It was noted that i'm not a suitable candidate but Dr. Mulekar requested I visit anyhow. I took a trip to the Henry Ford hospital and met with Dr. Mulekar and Dr. Marsha Henderson. It was a nice visit and a helpful visit. I was able to get a lot fo info on the procedure. They basically stated that the longer you've had the spot and if you still have a spread, you're not the best candidate. I may consider doing it next year.
Glad you got to go and meet with them. Were you able to see many pictures when you went? I think Im going to plan a trip out there in the next couple weeks just to get more information...and hopefully see some of their results!
Most melanocyte transplant treatment require very stable vitiligo but according to dr Vivek stemcell treatment can be used even if vit is not stable and it help to arrest the spread ....Am I right ?
I was wondering if your friend had followed througt with the procedure? I have been in contact with Henry Ford Hospital and have been contemplating having this done, but I am not sure if it is going to really produce the results that Im searching for. More than anything I would like to get into contact with people who have had this done so I can see first hand what the results have been. Unfortunately I havent found this to be an easy task. Hope to hear back from you. Thanks!
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Just sharing what we learned from our derm over the years in various discussions. I can only guess...see below.
Skin is the biggest organ in human body. Hair folecules are present in most places. They are the primary carry agents that carry pigment. I guess, these melanocyes travel thru these hair folecules. Unfortunately, the pigment recovery chances are less in those areas where hair folecules are either absent or density is very less (examples: toes, fingers, nail bed areas, bony areas where bone is predominant like ankle, elbow, knee etc.). In the absence of hair folecules, pigment cannot come to the surface of skin. This was the explanation our derm gave when we asked the question why protopic works well for many areas and is very weak in some areas.
Again, this the knowledge we got from our certified dermatologist..
melanocyte transplant may not work well with finger tips
to the best of my knowledge i would not be to keen to take up finger tips
dr vivek
Dear Dr Vivek, Thanks for replay I just wonder what is the main different with the procedure of stem cell thrapy and melanocyte transplant.?
Bamsegutt
stem cells can help in better pigmentation or in stopping the spread of vitiligo
but it does not result in total pigmentation at present
dr vivek
Hey Roya,
Glad you got to go and meet with them. Were you able to see many pictures when you went? I think Im going to plan a trip out there in the next couple weeks just to get more information...and hopefully see some of their results!
Most melanocyte transplant treatment require very stable vitiligo but according to dr Vivek stemcell treatment can be used even if vit is not stable and it help to arrest the spread ....Am I right ?
Bamsegutt
HI there,
I was wondering if your friend had followed througt with the procedure? I have been in contact with Henry Ford Hospital and have been contemplating having this done, but I am not sure if it is going to really produce the results that Im searching for. More than anything I would like to get into contact with people who have had this done so I can see first hand what the results have been. Unfortunately I havent found this to be an easy task. Hope to hear back from you. Thanks!
come down to india and visit our patients
thats what i can say at the moment
dr vivek
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