Effective Treatment of Acne Fulminans with Oral Corticosteroids
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2161-4105,2161-4512
DOI: 10.4236/jcdsa.2020.103012