Epidemiology of acne vulgaris

K. Bhate; H.C. Williams

doi:10.1111/bjd.12149

journal article Feb 28, 2013

Epidemiology of acne vulgaris

K. Bhate H.C. Williams

British Journal of Dermatology Vol. 168 No. 3 pp. 474-485 · Oxford University Press (OUP)

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