Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2026, Vol. 59 ›› Issue (3): 213-217.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20250430
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Xia Zhikuan, Ge Ge
Received:2025-08-07
Revised:2026-01-05
Online:2026-03-15
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Xia Zhikuan, Ge Ge. Laser therapy for vitiligo: clinical applications and prospects[J]. Chinese Journal of Dermatology, 2026, 59(3): 213-217.doi:10.35541/cjd.20250430
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