Erythema multiforme-like eruption from a slimming drug preparation cutaneous adverse drug reaction
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Dermatology Online Journal
سال: 2011
ISSN: 2229-5178
DOI: 10.4103/2229-5178.85996