Photodynamic Therapy with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid for Cosmetic-Induced Acne Fulminans: Case Report and Literature Review
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Acne fulminans, Photodynamic therapy, 5-aminolevulinic acid, Salicylic acid, Patch testReferences
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