TLDR The cream effectively reduces excessive hair growth and related skin issues without side effects.
The study was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial that investigated the effects of a cream containing Stryphnodendron adstringens bark extract on suppressing terminal hair growth. The research was conducted by a team from the Brazilian Society of Aesthetic Medicine, the Brazilian Society for Hair Studies, and the University of São Paulo. The trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the cream in reducing hair growth, but the document does not provide specific details on the number of participants or the outcomes of the study. As of its publication in 2009, the study had been cited six times, indicating some level of interest or relevance in the scientific community at that time.
150 citations,
February 2008 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
75 citations,
November 2007 in “Clinical endocrinology” Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.
67 citations,
July 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
85 citations,
June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
May 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Plant extracts can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New nanoparticles deliver plant extracts to hair follicles to treat conditions like hair loss and acne.
January 2020 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” A dog's chronic bite wound healed successfully using a mix of herbal gel, low power laser, and ozone therapy.
54 citations,
November 1998 in “Archives of dermatology” Avoiding certain nutrients and drugs may help manage pemphigus.
