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Psoriasis and dermatitis

Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis: a comprehensive review

Luis J. BordaDepartment of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA; ORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-3569-9005
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Marina PerperDepartment of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA;
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Jonette E. KeriDepartment of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA; ;Veterans Affairs Miami Health Care System, Miami, FL, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 158-169 | Received 25 Apr 2018, Accepted 28 Apr 2018, Published online: 24 May 2018

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