Comparison of Wiping Methods for the Removal of Cleaning Agent Residue from Hair Follicles

January 2019 in “ Skin research and technology ”

Miku Aoki, Kazuhiro Ogai, Masaru Matsumoto, Haruka Susa, Kotoko Yamada, Takafumi Yamatake, Masato Kobayashi, Junko Sugama

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Studysummary This study found no significant differences in cleaning agent residue removal from hair follicles among different wiping methods, suggesting the agent remains despite removal attempts.

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