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March 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Alopecia mucinosa can be treated successfully with minocycline.
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
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The document tests knowledge and decision-making in hematology through multiple-choice questions.
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February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.
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