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Laser

Antifungal effects of a 1444-nm neodymium:Yttrium–aluminum–garnet laser on onychomycosis: a pilot study

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Pages 294-297 | Received 22 May 2012, Accepted 24 Jun 2012, Published online: 19 Sep 2012

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