The Effect of Pseudocatalase/Superoxide Dismutase in Treatment of Vitiligo: A Pilot Study

Background: Pseudocatalase/superoxide dismutase (PSD) is a topical gel considered having therapeutic effects in vitiligo. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of this combination in vitiligo Methods: This was a pilot randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial on 46 symmetrical vitiligo lesions of limbs in 23 patients referring to dermatology clinics in Isfahan, Iran, in 2010. Patients were received this formula or placebo gels for the right and left lesions. Lesion area and degree of pigmentation were assessed at baseline and 2, 4, and 6 months later Findings: There were no significant changes in lesion area and perifollicular pigmentation in each group (P=0.05) Conclusion: The results indicated no significant therapeutic effect for pseudocatalase/superoxide dismutase in vitiligo