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title: "National Inventors Hall of Fame: R.Rox Anderson - Advancing Innovation in Dermatology"
description: R. Rox Anderson developed laser-based dermatology treatments and procedures that are commonly used in medical care today to remove birthmarks, scars and other skin lesions.
image: https://blog.advancing-derm.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/anderson-ni.jpg
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# National Inventors Hall of Fame: R.Rox Anderson

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Advancing Innovation in Dermatology is pleased to make available our collection of scholar articles, industry news, and interviews with the professionals accelerating innovation in skin health and patient care. This content is yet another way beyond our in-person and virtual events to strengthen the community of innovators we aim to build and maintain.

 Mar 24, 2020

 By: Advancing Innovation in Dermatology

R. Rox Anderson developed laser-based dermatology treatments and procedures that are commonly used in medical care today to remove birthmarks, scars and other skin lesions.

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