A cross-sectional study on quality of life among acne vulgaris patients (original) (raw)
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Quality of Life in Patient with Acne Vulgaris
Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences
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IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2023
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