Effect of Narrowband Ultraviolet B Therapy on Serum Vitamin D in Saudi Patients with Vitiligo
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Efficacy of Targeted Narrowband Ultraviolet B Therapy in Vitiligo
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Pharmacovigilance
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2329-6887
DOI: 10.4172/2329-6887.1000198