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Journal of Dermatological Treatment Volume 2, 1991 - Issue 2
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Original Article

The anticomedonic activity of azelaic acid investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy on horny layer biopsy

M. Barbareschi First Department of Dermatology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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I. Hendricks First Department of Dermatology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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A. Angius First Department of Dermatology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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M. Cattaneo First Department of Dermatology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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M. Monti First Department of Dermatology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Pages 55-57 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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