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Efficacy and safety of topical acetylcysteine combined with the use of an overcurvature-correcting device in patients with pincer nail deformity: a randomized, vehicle-controlled, investigator-blinded study

Masataka Saitoa Medical Corporation Shinanokai Shinanozaka Clinic, Tokyo, Japan;b Department of Dermatology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Akihiko Ikomac Maruho Co., Ltd, Osaka, JapanView further author information
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Akira Fujikawad Maruho Co., Ltd., R&D Center, Kyoto, JapanView further author information
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Kazuaki Tanakad Maruho Co., Ltd., R&D Center, Kyoto, JapanView further author information
Article: 2248311 | Received 26 Jun 2023, Accepted 10 Aug 2023, Published online: 20 Aug 2023

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