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Psoriasis and atopic dermatitis

Psoriasis in pregnancy: case series and literature review of data concerning exposure during pregnancy to ustekinumab

Marco GalluzzoDivision of Dermatology, Department of “Medicina dei Sistemi”, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Simone D’AdamioDivision of Dermatology, Department of “Medicina dei Sistemi”, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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Luca BianchiDivision of Dermatology, Department of “Medicina dei Sistemi”, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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Marina TalamontiDivision of Dermatology, Department of “Medicina dei Sistemi”, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, ItalyORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-3070-4071
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Pages 40-44 | Received 11 Feb 2018, Accepted 30 Mar 2018, Published online: 03 May 2018

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