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April 2021 in “Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications/Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications ” Repeated use of protein hair conditioner with heat or gamma irradiation can harm skin and hair health in rats.
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June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair serum gel effectively improves scalp health and promotes hair growth.
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