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Comment
. 2017 Apr 3;189(13):E510.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.732920.

Oral isotretinoin: ensuring safe use while not limiting access to those who need it

Jerry K L Tan  1 , Neil Shear  2
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Oral isotretinoin: ensuring safe use while not limiting access to those who need it

Jerry K L Tan et al. CMAJ. .
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