Microskin Grafting for Vitiligo of the Auricle

The various curves, depressions and elevations of the auricle make it challenging to treat, as dermabrasion and retention of the graft is difficult. The purpose of this paper is to prove the usefulness, simplicity and the cost-effectiveness of microskin grafting in treating the vitiligo of the auricle successfully. In all the six patients, the microskin grafting for vitiligo of the auricle was successful. The near total pigmentation was achieved within 3-6 months. The donor area deformities were hardly noticed in post auricular areas as the harvested graft was uniformly thin. No post-operative photochemotherapy was given. The ambulation was not a problem as the graft was harvested from the post-auricular area, with the exception of one patient, in whose case the graft was taken from the thigh. The microskin grafting represents promising, simple and cost-effective therapy for vitiligo of difficult-to-treat site such as the auricle.