Published September 26, 2026 | Version 1.0

Medical micropigmentation for stable vitiligo: a narrative review and the INM-VITinterdisciplinary protocol for patient selection, referral and follow-up

  • 1. Instituto Nacional de Micropigmentación (INM)
  • 2. ISICAE
  • 3. Instituto Nacional de Micropigmentación

Description

Narrative review (SANRA) of medical micropigmentation as long-lastingcamouflage in patients with stable vitiligo, with particular attention to acral lesions withlow repigmentation capacity. Proposes the INM-VIT interdisciplinary protocol (diagnosis,activity/stability, dermatological suitability and suitability for camouflage), with an A–Freferral traffic-light system, algorithm, referral form, lesion stability sheet, patientinformation sheet and a minimum outcome set for prospective validation. Preprint, notpeer reviewed. Conflict of interest: the authors manage INM, a centre that performs theprocedure.

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