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Publications pattern of dermatology research in Saudi Arabia

Fahad M. Alsaif, Sarah F. Alsukait, Alaa B. Alsaad, Nuha A. Alfurayh, Rama A. Alhallaf, Sara A. Alhaddab and Hend M. Alotaibi
Saudi Medical Journal May 2020, 41 (5) 524-531; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2020.5.25051
Fahad M. Alsaif
From the Dermatology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Sarah F. Alsukait
From the Dermatology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Alaa B. Alsaad
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Nuha A. Alfurayh
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Rama A. Alhallaf
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Sara A. Alhaddab
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Hend M. Alotaibi
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Saudi Medical Journal May 2020, 41 (5) 524-531; DOI: 10.15537/smj.2020.5.25051
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