Synergy of Eflornithine Cream with Laser and Light-Based Systems for Hair Management

    January 2009 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”
    Gurpreet S. Ahluwalia, Douglas Shander
    Studysummary This review discusses the potential enhanced effectiveness of combining Eflornithine cream with laser or light-based systems for facial hair removal and emphasizes the need for safer and more satisfactory solutions.
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