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Laser-Induced Chrysiasis: A Unique Adverse Event Associated With Q-Switched Lasers

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  1. San Diego Family Dermatology, National City, CA, USA

    Philip R. Cohen

  2. Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA, USA

    Philip R. Cohen

  3. Division of Dermatology, Scripps Clinic, San Diego, CA, USA

    E. Victor Ross

  4. University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA

    Philip R. Cohen

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Dr. Cohen has received an honoraria as a consultant of ParaPRO. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Ross have no conflicts of interest that are directly relevant to the content of this manuscript.

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Cohen, P.R., Ross, E.V. Laser-Induced Chrysiasis: A Unique Adverse Event Associated With Q-Switched Lasers. Am J Clin Dermatol 22, 289–290 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40257-021-00588-6

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