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August 28, 2008  
EDUCATION CENTER: Medical Procedures
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  • Suctioning Blisters

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    “Suction blisters” is a procedure used to treat vitiligo. Blisters are induced on pigmented the skin by applying vacuum chambers. The blister roofs are then transferred to the unpigmented skin.

    Last updated: 01-Jan-00


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