Adjuvant Eflornithine to Maintain IPL-Induced Hair Reduction in Women with Facial Hirsutism: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    A.C. Vissing, E. Taudorf, Christina S. Haak … Merete Hædersdal
    Studysummary In this study, topical eflornithine reduced hair regrowth in hirsute patients following intense pulsed light therapy, suggesting it may maintain IPL-induced hair reduction over six months.
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