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Skin Pigmentation Disorders - Reference

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Jul 22, 2013

Reference:

Plensdorf S, Martinez J. Common Pigmentation Disorders. Am Fam Physician.
2009;79(2):109-116.

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Sheela Philomena

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Jul 22, 2013
Last Updated on Jul 22, 2013

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