Topical Eflornithine Hydrochloride Improves the Effectiveness of Standard Laser Hair Removal for Treating Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    January 2012 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Yang Xia, Sunghun Cho, Robin Howard, Kurt L Maggio
    Studysummary This study found that adding topical eflornithine to hair laser treatment significantly reduced hair counts and inflammatory papules more effectively than laser therapy alone in treating pseudofolliculitis barbae.
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