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A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of oral isotretinoin in the treatment of recalcitrant facial flat warts

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Pages 78-82 | Received 22 Oct 2013, Accepted 07 Nov 2013, Published online: 19 Feb 2014

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