The Invisible Threat to Hair and Scalp from Air Pollution

    August 2024 in “ Polish Journal of Environmental Studies ”
    Eunhye Son, Ki Han Kwon
    Studysummary This study reviewed 54 articles to examine how continuous exposure to air pollution causes hair damage, hair loss, and scalp conditions due to oxidative stress and inflammation, and highlighted anti-inflammatory substances that could mitigate these effects.
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