Comorbidity of Dermal and Cardiovascular Disorders with Lichen Sclerosus: A Case-control Study

Niina Hieta; Marjut Rintala; Jenni M. Söderlund; Kurki Samu; Katri Orte; Sakari Hietanen

doi:10.2340/actadv.v101.433

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Niina Hieta Department of Dermatology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, PO Box 52, FIN-20521 Turku, Finland
Marjut Rintala
Jenni M. Söderlund
Kurki Samu
Katri Orte
Sakari Hietanen

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https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v101.433

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lichen sclerosus, thyroid disease, case-control study, co-morbidity

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