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Photodermatology

Narrow-band UV-B phototherapy: an effective and reliable treatment alternative for extensive and recurrent pityriasis versicolor

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Pages 252-255 | Received 28 Apr 2017, Accepted 24 Jul 2017, Published online: 09 Nov 2017

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