A clinical study spectrum of various cutaneous manifestation in geriatric age group in rural patient
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clinical study, spectrum, geriatric, rural patienAbstract
To study the demographic profile of the geriatric age group patients among the rural population in kanchipuram district who are presenting to the Dermatology department.
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