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Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology Volume 30, 2011 - Issue 4
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Severe onychodystrophy caused by allergic contact dermatitis to acrylates in artificial nails

Maria João CruzDermatology and Venereology Department, Hospital São João, Alameda Prof. Hernani Monteiro, Porto, PortugalCorrespondence[email protected]
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Teresa BaudrierDermatology and Venereology Department, Hospital São João, Alameda Prof. Hernani Monteiro, Porto, Portugal
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Ana Paula CunhaDermatology and Venereology Department, Hospital São João, Alameda Prof. Hernani Monteiro, Porto, Portugal
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Olga FerreiraDermatology and Venereology Department, Hospital São João, Alameda Prof. Hernani Monteiro, Porto, Portugal
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Filomena AzevedoDermatology and Venereology Department, Hospital São João, Alameda Prof. Hernani Monteiro, Porto, Portugal
Pages 323-324 | Received 10 Feb 2011, Accepted 04 Apr 2011, Published online: 08 Nov 2011

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