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Comparison of 10% potassium hydroxide solution versus cryotherapy in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum: An open randomized clinical trial

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Pages 249-250 | Received 26 Jul 2013, Accepted 02 Aug 2013, Published online: 27 Aug 2013

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