Sesquiterpene-Enriched Extract of Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Retards Axillary Hair Growth: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study

    January 2018 in “ Skin Pharmacology and Physiology ”
    Jukkarin Srivilai, Kanjana Nontakhot, Thanawan Nutuan … Kornkanok Ingkaninan
    Studysummary This study found that a high sesquiterpene C. aeruginosa extract significantly reduced axillary hair growth in women compared to placebo with no apparent adverse effects.
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