Orismilast for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: the potential therapeutic value of a new oral pharmacological alternative.

Br J Dermatol

Laboratory of Social Pharmacy and Public Health, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Portugal, Coimbra, Portugal.

Published: January 2025

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