Clinical Applications of Punch-Based Techniques in Dermatologic Surgery

    April 2026 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Mingtu Du, Haiyan Qin, Lianbo Zhang
    Studysummary This review highlights the varied therapeutic applications of punch-based techniques in dermatologic surgery, noting consistent evidence for follicular unit extraction in androgenetic alopecia, but more mixed results for scar treatment, vitiligo, and chronic wounds, warranting further standardized research.
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