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June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is extremely challenging.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
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