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Rev Cent Dermatol Pascua 2006; 15 (2)

Continuing medical education. Characteristics of soaps. Review

González GG

Language: Spanish
References: 19
Page: 71-75
PDF size: 79.17 Kb.


ABSTRACT

It is important that dermatologists know the wide variety of soaps and synthetic detergents that are currently available because patients frequently ask what soap should I use? We review the main ingredients of soap and which of these may most probably irritate the skin.


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