Scalp Micropigmentation Is an Effective Treatment for Localized Alopecia: Technical Analysis and a Series of Ten Case Reports

    September 2025 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Qinsi Liu, Mang Sun, Jiezhi Zhang, Hengguang Zhao
    Studysummary This study found that scalp micropigmentation was a safe and effective cosmetic solution for localized alopecia, showing significant improvement in visual density and high patient satisfaction without adverse events.
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