Occlusive dressings for fingertip amputations: Clinical outcomes, pulp regeneration, and dermatoglyphic recovery

Occlusive dressings represent a reliable, non-invasive, and reproducible alternative in fingertip amputations in zones 1 and 2. Despite limitations in zone 3, the aesthetic and functional outcomes justify its use as a first-line treatment. Dermatoglyphic regeneration is a real phenomenon, with both functional and legal implications. These results support occlusive dressing as a first-line management option for selected fingertip amputations.