Ann Dermatol.  2017 Apr;29(2):251-253. 10.5021/ad.2017.29.2.251.

Hair Mineral Analysis in Children with Atopic Dermatitis

• Kim JE
• Shin JM
• Ko JY
• Ro YS

• KMID: 2394860
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2017.29.2.251

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Child*
Dermatitis, Atopic*
Hair*
Humans
Miners*

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