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Randomized, controlled trial testing the effectiveness and safety of 2.5% and 5% benzoyl peroxide for the treatment of pitted keratolysis

Charussri LeeyaphanDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, ThailandView further author information
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Pichaya LimphokaDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, ThailandView further author information
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Rungsima KiratiwongwanDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, ThailandView further author information
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Punyawee OngsriDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, ThailandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3266-0700View further author information
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Sumanas BunyaratavejDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 851-854 | Received 16 Nov 2019, Accepted 19 Dec 2019, Published online: 03 Jan 2020

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