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Infestations, Bites and Stings in Aging Skin

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    Dirk M. Elston MD

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Elston, D.M. (2008). Infestations, Bites and Stings in Aging Skin. In: Norman, R.A. (eds) Diagnosis of Aging Skin Diseases. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-678-0_16

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