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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 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.

research Hair Transplantation to the Axillae

September 2017

Hair transplantation can restore underarm hair after surgery, despite challenges.

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 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study

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

Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion significantly reduces underarm hair growth.

research Role of Dehydroepiandrosterone and Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate for the Maintenance of Axillary Hair in Women

5 citations , January 1993 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research”

DHEA and DHEA-S help maintain underarm hair in older women.

research The Impact of Different Hair-Removal Behaviors on the Biophysical and Biochemical Characteristics of Female Axillary Skin

4 citations , July 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

All hair removal methods irritate underarm skin and cause dryness, with shaving being less irritating but more drying than plucking or waxing.

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community Winlevi just got FDA approval, projected to be available early 2021 in the US

in Treatment 43 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation is about creating a higher concentration of the newly FDA-approved hair loss treatment, Clascoterone (Winlevi), through compounding pharmacies and possibly organizing group purchases. Some users are unfamiliar with Winlevi and are asking for an explanation of the drug.

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A boyfriend's hair improved significantly over 10 months using minoxidil, steroid cream, antihistamine cream, and wild growth oil, with a strict cleaning regimen. His partner's dedicated care contributed to the transformation.

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in Chat 326 upvotes 3 years ago

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in Minoxidil 182 upvotes 4 months ago

Using essential oil roller bottles makes applying minoxidil easier and more convenient. Oral minoxidil has potential side effects, including heart issues, while topical application is considered safer.