Practical evaluation and management of atrophic acne scars: Tips for the general dermatologist

Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology

Volumn 4, Issue 8, 2011, Pages 50-57

  Fife, Douglas ^a  

^a Surgical Dermatology and Laser Center   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

HYDROXYAPATITE; ISOTRETINOIN; POLYLACTIC ACID; RADIESSE; SILICONE; TRICHLOROACETIC ACID; UNCLASSIFIED DRUG;

ACNE VULGARIS; ATROPHIC SKIN DISEASE; CLINICAL EVALUATION; HUMAN; REVIEW; SKIN SCAR;

EID: 80755127303     PISSN: 19412789     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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