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Skin wrinkles and blemishes

Description

An in-depth report on the treatment and prevention of skin wrinkles and blemishes.

Alternative Names

Liver spots; Pupura; Seborrheic keratoses; Cosmetic surgery; Plastic surgery

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• Review Date: 9/3/2006
• Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, M.D., Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital

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