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GlossaryAxillary Hair (Underarm 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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research Multidimensional Profiling of Human Body Hairs Using Qualitative and Semi-Quantitative Approaches with SR-XRF, ATR-FTIR, DSC, and SEM-EDX

2 citations, February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences”

Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.

research Time Lags Between Various Maturity Measures and Spermarche

October 1988 in “Pediatric research”

Certain maturity signs appear before and after the first release of sperm in boys.

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”

Higher fluences in 808-nm diode laser treatments are more effective for axillary hair removal.

research Dermatological Effects of Curcuma Species: A Systematic Review

27 citations, February 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

Curcuma species improve skin health but need more research for best use.

research Fixed, Low Radiant Exposure vs. Incremental Radiant Exposure Approach for Diode Laser Hair Reduction: A Randomized, Split Axilla, Comparative Single-Blinded Trial

4 citations, August 2015 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Both fixed and incremental laser treatments effectively reduced underarm hair, but the fixed method was less painful.

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