436 Scalp neuropathy in dermatomyositis patients with recalcitrant scalp pruritus
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Investigative Dermatology
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0022-202X
DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2018.03.443