Mycosis fungoides: Frightening up-surging cases as a new challenge for dermatologists and as a witness of the crime of frequent wars

Authors

  • Khalifa E Sharquie Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Center of Dermatology, Medical City Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.
  • Thamir A Kubaisi Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Anbar; Ramadi, Anbar, Iraq.

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Published

2023-10-12

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Sharquie KE, Kubaisi TA. Mycosis fungoides: Frightening up-surging cases as a new challenge for dermatologists and as a witness of the crime of frequent wars. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2023Oct.12 [cited 2024Dec.4];33(4):1225-7. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2626