Atopic Dermatitis

References

Citations

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  • Stevens SR (2005). Eczematous disorders, atopic dermatitis, and ichthyoses. In DC Dale, DD Federman, eds., ACP Medicine, section 2, chap. 4. New York: WebMD.


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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELSLast Updated: May 5, 2008
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