Ann Dermatol.  2018 Apr;30(2):262-263. 10.5021/ad.2018.30.2.262.

Relief of Acute Herpetic Pain by Intravenous Vitamin C: The Dosage May Make a Difference

• Wang LK
• Chuang CC
• Chen JY

• KMID: 2414702
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2018.30.2.262

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Ascorbic Acid*
Vitamins*
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamins

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