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Non-laser cosmetic approaches

Confirmed efficacy of topical nifedipine in the treatment of facial wrinkles

Gabriella CalabròDepartment of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Valerio De VitaDepartment of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Angela PatalanoDepartment of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Caterina MazzellaDepartment of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Viviana Lo ConteDepartment of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Carmine AntropoliDepartment of Gastroenterology, A. Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, Italy
Pages 319-325 | Received 21 Nov 2012, Accepted 23 Apr 2013, Published online: 02 Jun 2013

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