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Topical treatment of acne vulgaris with a combination of erythromycin 2% plus bifonazole 1% once daily compared to erythromycin 2% alone twice daily: a randomized, double-blind, controlled, clinical study

E Sagi Department of Dermatology, Hadassah University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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D Vardy Dermatology Institute, Clalit Health Services southern region, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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A Shemer Department of Dermatology, TelHashomer, Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Z Laver Tel Nordau Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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B Amichi Tel Nordau Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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J Shiri Tel Nordau Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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F Zuckerman Department of Dermatology, Haemeck, Afula, Israel
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I Oren Department of Dermatology, Haemeck, Afula, Israel
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R Friedman Department of Dermatology, Rambam University Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
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M David Department of Dermatology, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel
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Pages 247-251 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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