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Sandra Marchese Johnson MD FAAD,a Andrew Berg PA,b Chelsea Barr MPAS PA-Cc

ªJohnson Dermatology, Fort Smith, AR

BBerg Consulting and Investments, Inc, Lee’s Summit, MO

cHouston Skin Associates, Houston, TX

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AUTHOR CORRESPONDENCE

Sandra Marchese Johnson MD FAAD drsandy@johnsondermatology.com