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Last Updated: 1/2/2026

Surgical Closure Techniques for Linear Epidermal Nevus

Closure Options

  • For full‑thickness excision of linear epidermal nevus, the wound can be closed by primary closure, split‑thickness or full‑thickness skin grafting, tissue expansion, or local flap reconstruction, with the choice guided by the size and anatomic location of the lesion. [1][2]