The Impact of Different Hair-Removal Behaviors on the Biophysical and Biochemical Characteristics of Female Axillary Skin
July 2020
in “
International Journal of Cosmetic Science
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shaving plucking waxing erythema skin dryness post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation skin hydration barrier integrity skin elasticity skin roughness inflammatory cytokines IL-1a IL-1RA IL-8 inflammatory response skin redness PIHP skin moisture skin barrier skin flexibility skin texture inflammation markers
Studysummary This study found that while all hair removal techniques increased axillary erythema and skin dryness, shaving caused less erythema but more dryness than plucking or waxing, without affecting post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or other skin properties.
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