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Efficacy of tip cryotherapy in the treatment of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH): a randomized, controlled, evaluator-blinded study

Kulwadee LaosakulDivision of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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Premjit JuntongjinDivision of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 271-275 | Received 26 May 2016, Accepted 27 Jul 2016, Published online: 23 Aug 2016

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