A Patient with Localized Scleroderma Successfully Treated with Etretinate
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There are several treatment methods for localized scleroderma, but treatment is difficult when the lesion is widely distributed. We encountered a case who was treated successfully with etretinate, a vitamin A derivative. The usefulness of this agent is discussed.
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دوره 6 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014