observational
    1985

    Phenylalanine and UVA light for the treatment of vitiligo

    Cormane RH, Siddiqui AH, Westerhof W

    Published in Archives of Dermatological Research

    Key Findings

    Phenylalanine plus UVA exposure produced repigmentation in a majority of treated vitiligo patients.

    Conclusions

    Earliest clinical description of the combination.

    Limitations

    Uncontrolled, historic protocol.

    Supplements Studied

    L-Phenylalanine
    Amino Acid

    Phenylalanine combined with UVA exposure produced repigmentation in a majority of treated vitiligo patients.

    Related Health Concerns

    Vitiligo

    Study Details

    Year:1985
    Sample Size:149
    Quality Score:3/10

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