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Balance Sheet Account Details - Other Long-term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Other Balance Sheet Details [Abstract] |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits | $ 14,039 | $ 21,421
Novan contract liability | 13,700 | 0
Other long-term liabilities | 19 | 501
Other long-term liabilities | $ 27,758 | $ 21,922

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