Novel topical treatment approved for atopic dermatitis
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Topical tacrolimus as treatment of atopic dermatitis
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عنوان ژورنال: Pharmacy Today
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1042-0991
DOI: 10.1016/j.ptdy.2017.01.012