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CASE SERIES

Transversely Sectioned Mini-Punch Grafting: A Novel Technique for Effective Treatment of Hairline Vitiligo

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Pages 1539-1543 | Received 04 Apr 2023, Accepted 07 Jun 2023, Published online: 15 Jun 2023

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