Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Volume 61, Issue 6 , Pages e31-e47 , December 2009

Over-the-counter scar products for postsurgical patients: Disparities between online advertised benefits and evidence regarding efficacy

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PII: S0190-9622(09)00383-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2009.02.046

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Volume 61, Issue 6 , Pages e31-e47 , December 2009

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