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. 2010 May;3(2):100-1.
doi: 10.4103/0974-620X.64242.

Kajal (Kohl) - A dangerous cosmetic

Anup Mohta  1
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Kajal (Kohl) - A dangerous cosmetic

Anup Mohta. Oman J Ophthalmol. 2010 May.
No abstract available

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