Acta Med. 2007, 50: 135-137

https://doi.org/10.14712/18059694.2017.70

Elevation of Testosterone and Reduction of Transepidermal Water Loss by Viewing a Humorous Film in Elderly Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

Hajime Kimata

Moriguchi-Keijinkai Hospital, Department of Allergy, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Received January 1, 2007
Accepted April 1, 2007

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