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Efficacy and safety of artemether emulsion for the treatment of mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized pilot study

Wen-tong ShenDepartment of Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Science Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaView further author information
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Yun WuDepartment of Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Science Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaView further author information
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Hui-qiong HeDepartment of Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Science Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaView further author information
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Yue YuDepartment of Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Science Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaView further author information
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Hai-hong QinDepartment of Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Science Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaView further author information
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Jian-biao FeiDepartment of Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Science Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaView further author information
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Guo-jiang WangDepartment of Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Science Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 762-765 | Received 25 Oct 2019, Accepted 23 Dec 2019, Published online: 08 Jan 2020

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