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October 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different sizes of keratin peptides can strengthen hair, with smaller ones possibly increasing volume and larger ones repairing damage.
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December 2012 in “ChemistryOpen” Probe detects finasteride with high selectivity and low detection limit.
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