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Psoriasis & Atopic Dermatitis

A randomised half body prospective study of low and medium dose regimens using the 308 nm excimer laser in the treatment of localised psoriasis

Eleanor HigginsThe Charles Centre, Department of Dermatology, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; Correspondence[email protected]
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Nicola RalphThe Charles Centre, Department of Dermatology, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland;
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Sheila RyanThe Charles Centre, Department of Dermatology, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland;
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Nicola KoikThe Charles Centre, Department of Dermatology, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland;
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Bahman HonariCentre for Support and Training in Analysis and Research (CSTAR), Department of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Aoife LallyThe Charles Centre, Department of Dermatology, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland;
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Paul CollinsThe Charles Centre, Department of Dermatology, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland;
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Pages 8-13 | Received 16 Feb 2016, Accepted 28 Feb 2016, Published online: 29 Sep 2016

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