Journal of Dermatological Science
Volume 30, Issue 2 , Pages 129-135 , November 2002

Acne phototherapy with a high-intensity, enhanced, narrow-band, blue light source: an open study and in vitro investigation

Received 19 April 2002 ,Revised 17 June 2002 ,Accepted 19 June 2002.

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Journal of Dermatological Science
Volume 30, Issue 2 , Pages 129-135 , November 2002

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