Generalized Dowling–Degos disease with hypopigmented lesions: A diagnostic challenge
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0378-6323
DOI: 10.4103/ijdvl.ijdvl_153_17