Guidelines for the management of lichen sclerosus.
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چکیده
These guidelines for the management of lichen sclerosus have been prepared for dermatologists on behalf of the British Association of Dermatologists. They present evidence-based guidance for treatment, with identification of the strength of evidence available at the time of preparation of the guidelines, and a brief overview of epidemiological aspects, diagnosis and investigation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of dermatology
دوره 147 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002