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Original Research Report

Retreatment using a dual mode of low-fluence Q-switched and long-pulse Nd:YAG laser in patients with melasma aggravation after previous therapy

Chun Pil ChoiSkyfeel Dermatology Clinic, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Seon Mi YimSkyfeel Dermatology Clinic, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Soo Hong SeoDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Hyo Hyun AhnDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Young Chul KyeDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Jae Eun ChoiDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 129-134 | Received 29 Oct 2014, Accepted 09 Nov 2014, Published online: 18 Dec 2014

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