Journal of Dermatological Science
Volume 58, Issue 1 , Pages 1-7 , April 2010

Extrinsic and intrinsic types of atopic dermatitis

Received 27 January 2010 ,Revised 8 February 2010 ,Accepted 9 February 2010.

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PII: S0923-1811(10)00052-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2010.02.008

Journal of Dermatological Science
Volume 58, Issue 1 , Pages 1-7 , April 2010