The TAP flap is effective for treating armpit scars from burns, and tissue-engineered templates with hair follicles can help treat scalp burn alopecia.
This study described a 15-year-old male with axillary hair infection, successfully treated with topical clindamycin.
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December 2016 in “Phytomedicine” In this study, applying 1% or 5% Curcuma aeruginosa essential oil lotion to the underarm for 10 weeks significantly slowed hair growth and brightened skin in young women, with no adverse effects reported.
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March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” This review discusses the potential link between long-term transdermal exposure to sex hormones from antiperspirants and increased breast and prostate cancer rates, calling for further research to confirm this theory.
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene causing hair loss and skin bumps in a Pakistani family.