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Cornea and Conjunctiva

Different Approach to Manage Demodex Blepharitis – Initial and Maintenance Treatment

Christina Jacobib Ophthalmology Private Practice, Nuremberg, Germany;c Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen-Nuremberg, GermanyView further author information
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Serge Doane Fondation a de Rothschild, Paris, FranceView further author information
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Viktoria Pavela proDERM Institute for Applied Dermatological Research, Hamburg, GermanyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Frédéric Chiambarettaf University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand, Chu Clermont-Ferrand, Ophthalmology, Clermont-Ferrand, France;g Genetic Reproduction and Development Laboratory (Gred), Translational Approach to Epithelial Injury and Repair Team, Clermont-Ferrand, FranceView further author information
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Thomas Kärcherd Ophthalmology Private Practice, Heidelberg, GermanyView further author information
Pages 352-360 | Received 29 Mar 2021, Accepted 30 Aug 2021, Published online: 26 Sep 2021

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