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Increased scalp skin lipids in response to antidandruff treatment containing zinc pyrithione

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    J. S. Rogers, A. E. Moore, H. Meldrum & C. R. Harding

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Rogers, J.S., Moore, A.E., Meldrum, H. et al. Increased scalp skin lipids in response to antidandruff treatment containing zinc pyrithione. Arch Dermatol Res 295, 127–129 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-003-0406-7

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