Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 26, Issue 6 , Pages 590-601 , November 2008

Laser: a review

  • Fabio Rinaldi, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationViale Bianca Maria 19, 20100 Milan, Italy. Tel.: +39 276006089; fax: +39 289059053.

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doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2007.09.014

Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 26, Issue 6 , Pages 590-601 , November 2008

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