Kava-induced dermopathy: a niacin deficiency?

@article{Ruze1990KavainducedDA,
  title={Kava-induced dermopathy: a niacin deficiency?},
  author={Patricia Ruze},
  journal={The Lancet},
  year={1990},
  volume={335},
  pages={1442-1445}
}
  • P. Ruze
  • Published 16 June 1990
  • Medicine
  • The Lancet
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