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Address for Correspondence

Kimberly J. Butterwick MD

Dermatology/Cosmetic Laser

Associates of La Jolla

7630 Fay Avenue

La Jolla, CA 92037

Phone: 858-459-7011

Fax: 858-459-7017

Kimberly J. Butterwick MD, (a) Lorren S. Butterwick, (a) Amy Han MD (b)

a. La Jolla Spa MD, La Jolla, CA

b. Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine/University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH