Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 33-38 , March 2010

Topical ALA PDT for the treatment of severe acne vulgaris

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doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2010.01.003

Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 33-38 , March 2010

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