Management of hypopigmentation following burn injury

Hypopigmentation is a troublesome often permanent sequelae following burn injury, particularly in dark races. A number of methods have been described to treat this phenomenon ranging from primary closure, split skin and particulate grafting as well as semipermanent and permanent camouflage. This article reviews the pathophysiology of this condition and discusses the indications for using each technique as well as the potential for future developments in melanocyte culture.