The Use of Cyclosporine in Dermatology

August 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 979 | Copyright © August 2012


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Address for Correspondence

Francisco A. Kerdel MBBSDirector of Dermatology Inpatient Service Florida Academic Dermatology CenterUniversity of Miami Hospital 1400 N.W. 12th Ave, Ste. 4Miami, FL 33136Phone: (305) 324-2110Fax: (305) 325-0919dr.kerdel@fadcenter.com