Evaluation of the Anti-Dandruff and Soothing Effect of a Hair Conditioner Containing 0.4% Piroctone Olamine and Niacinamide

July 2026 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Natalia Kovylkina, Christophe Jacques, Florence Weisgerber … Claire Deloche-Bensmain

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