Favre-Racouchot Syndrome (Nodular Elastosis With Cysts and Comedones) Questions & Answers

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Robert P Feinstein, MD, FAAD Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

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