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Epidemiology of Autoimmune Skin Disorders

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Rzany, B., Weller, N. (2005). Epidemiology of Autoimmune Skin Disorders. In: Hertl, M. (eds) Autoimmune Diseases of the Skin. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-211-27377-8_2

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