Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 311-315 , September 2006

Atopic Dermatitis in Italian Children: Evaluation of Its Economic Impact

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2006.04.009

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 311-315 , September 2006