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Glossary Axillary Hair

hair growing in the underarm area, starting during puberty

Axillary hair, commonly known as armpit hair, refers to the hair that grows in the underarm area. It typically begins to develop during puberty due to hormonal changes, specifically the increase in androgens. This hair serves various functions, including reducing friction between the upper arm and the torso, and playing a role in the dispersion of pheromones.

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A Unique Acquired Athletic Dermatologic Condition in a Half Marathon Participant: An Autobiographical Case Report of Sports-Associated Clothing Related Axillary Tangled Clumped Hairs (SCRATCH)

research A Unique Acquired Athletic Dermatologic Condition in a Half Marathon Participant: An Autobiographical Case Report of Sports-Associated Clothing Related Axillary Tangled Clumped Hairs (SCRATCH)

May 2025 in “Cureus”

This case report describes a unique dermatologic condition called SCRATCH, occurring in a runner due to shirt friction, which resulted in clumped axillary hairs and temporary alopecia.

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

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

5 citations , January 2018 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

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.

research A prospective, comparative evaluation of axillary hair removal with an 808-nm diode laser at different fluences

April 2019 in “Archives of aesthetic plastic surgery”

This study evaluated an 808-nm diode laser at different fluences for permanent axillary hair removal in Korean women and found that high-fluence treatment (14 J/cm2) effectively reduced hair density and thickness, with no significant difference in comfort compared to lower fluences.

research Comparison of the Effect of Diode Laser Versus Intense Pulsed Light in Axillary Hair Removal

15 citations , September 2014 in “Dermatologic surgery”

This study found that diode laser reduced axillary hair more effectively but with greater pain than intense pulsed light, with both methods producing lasting and safe results.

research Variations of scalp, pubic and axillary hair

8 citations , October 2011 in “Anthropologischer Anzeiger”

This study found significant differences in hair traits among scalp, axillary, and pubic hair in Bengalee Hindu caste females, suggesting these variations could aid in forensic personal identification.

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community If all these vellus hairs turn terminal I’m gonna be a chewbacca

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The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and other treatments for hair regrowth, showing promising results in the temple area. Despite some skepticism, there is optimism about potential improvement.

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