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July 2017 in “Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus” The modified Crawford technique resulted in less lagophthalmos and better cosmetic outcomes for patients with lateral droop.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This method is effective for needle-free HIV-1 vaccination by activating immune responses in the skin.
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April 2002 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Tiny infundibular cysts are the main lesions in chloracne, not comedones.
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.