ABSTRACT
Treating melanin-devoid lesions of vitiligo using extraneous pigments is the basis of camouflage therapy, which can be temporary or permanent. Micropigmentation or dermatography is a technique used for permanent camouflaging of various medical conditions of cosmetic importance, including vitiligo. It involves uniform implantation of minute, metabolically inert, pigmented chemical particles or microscopic granules into the dermis through multiple puncture technique using manually or electrically driven closely-held needles. It may be used to camouflage the depigmented skin in a lesional pattern. This chapter gives insight into the technique of tattooing used in vitiligo.
