Dermatoses of the facial skin: unapproved treatments.

Clin Dermatol

Department of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course, HUCFF-UFRJ and School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Published: March 2003

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