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Atopic dermatitis and other inflammatory skin diseases

Factors determining the effectiveness of oral ciclosporin in the treatment of severe childhood atopic dermatitis

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Pages 318-322 | Received 10 Jan 2012, Accepted 05 Feb 2012, Published online: 12 Apr 2012

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