Structural characteristics and permeability properties of the human nail: A review

Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 50, Issue 6, 1999, Pages 363-385

  Gupchup, Gouri V ^a   Zatz, Joel L ^a  

^a RUTGERS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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