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Psychodermatology

Factors affecting adherence to treatment of psoriasis: comparing biologic therapy to other modalities

Sue Ann ChanDivision of Applied Medicine, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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Fawad HussainDepartment of Dermatology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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Linda G. LawsonDepartment of Dermatology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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Anthony D. OrmerodDivision of Applied Medicine, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK;Department of Dermatology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 64-69 | Received 17 Feb 2011, Accepted 01 Jun 2011, Published online: 07 Sep 2011

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