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Original Article

The treatment of rosacea: the safety and efficacy of sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5% lotion (Novacet) is demonstrated in a double-blind study

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Pages 79-85 | Received 27 Jun 1996, Accepted 16 Jan 1997, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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