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4/2026 vol. 43
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The use of cosmetic and medical products for skin protection in athletes during training and competitions

Olena Arutiunova 1

  1. Arutiunova Skin Health Clinic, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine

Adv Dermatol Allergol 2026; XLIII (4): 377-390

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/ada.2026.164267
Data publikacji online: 2026/09/14
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