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Balance Sheet Account Details - Other Long-term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
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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