Acrylic nail curing UV lamps: high-intensity exposure warrants further research of skin cancer risk.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
دوره 69 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013