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This study aims to investigate research hotspots, knowledge gaps, and future trends related to photodynamic therapy in the management of basal cell carcinoma.

June 1, 2026Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic TherapyOpen Access

Research Hotspots and Emerging Frontiers in Photodynamic Therapy for Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Global Bibliometric Analysis (2001–2025)

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YMYuxi MengFirst Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine XXXiaoqing XiangHeilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine RLRunqun LiuHeilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine

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Global bibliometric analysis reveals research trends in photodynamic therapy for basal cell carcinoma, suggesting future directions.

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This study aims to investigate research hotspots, knowledge gaps, and future trends related to photodynamic therapy in the management of basal cell carcinoma.
Conducted a literature search on BCC and PDT from 2001 to 2025 using databases like WoSCC and Scopus
Created visual knowledge graphs and analyzed collaboration networks, co-citation networks, and keyword bursts
Included a total of 1,551 articles after deduplication for final analysis
Publication volume surged between 2004 and 2009 with the US and UK as main contributors
Identified key research hotspots including optical coherence tomography and immunotherapy
Prolific authors R. Szeimies and C. Morton contributed significantly to the field

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Meng et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d221f02fbce9130637e68 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2026.105531

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Research Hotspots and Emerging Frontiers in Photodynamic Therapy for Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Global Bibliometric Analysis (2001–2025)

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