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Coconut oil and turmeric were almost as good as 2% ketoconazole shampoo for treating dandruff.
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A fungal infection caused the skin issue, and it was cured with antifungal treatment.
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January 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” Human hair was used to make biodegradable plastic films that could be useful for packaging and disposable products.
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