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REVIEW

Dupilumab Treatment in Pediatric Patients Aged 6–11 Years with Severe Atopic Dermatitis Whose Disease Is Not Adequately Controlled: A Review

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Pages 277-289 | Received 26 Jul 2023, Accepted 03 Jan 2024, Published online: 05 Feb 2024

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