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    Axillary Hyperpigmentation Treatment: A Systematic Review of the Literature

    August 2025 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
    Seyed Mohammad Vahabi, Hamid Sajjadi, Yasamin Kalantari … Ifa Etesami
    Studysummary In this systematic review, researchers examined various treatments for axillary hyperpigmentation, finding that Q-switched Nd:YAG laser and intense pulsed light showed significant improvement with minimal adverse effects; desonide and Cyperus rotundus oil were also notably effective among topical treatments.
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    1. Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment: A Review Molecules · 2023
    2. Topical Cyperus Rotundus Essential Oil for Treatment of Axillary Hyperpigmentation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active- and Placebo-Controlled Study Clinical and experimental dermatology · 2021
    3. Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Essential Oil Slows Hair Growth and Lightens Skin in Axillae: A Randomized, Double-Blinded Trial Phytomedicine · 2016
    4. Topical Niacinamide 4% and Desonide 0.05% for Treatment of Axillary Hyperpigmentation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2013