Clinical trial of a herbal ointment in reduction of hair density in hirsutism
Iranian Journal of Dermatology. 2005; 8 (3): 218-223
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ABSTRACT
Hirsutism can result in cosmetic and psychological problems in women. Because of diverse etiological factors, treatment with a single drug is not usually successful. On the other hand, treatment of hirsutism can be associated with adverse effects. To evaluate the efficacy of a herbal ointment consisted of Leguminosea spp. and Zingiberaceae spp. extracts in reduction of hair density in hirsute women. In an open clinical trial 10 hirsute women were treated with a herbal ointment 3 times a day for two weeks in three consecutive months. Pre- and post-treatment assessments of number, length, and diameter of hairs were done in individual patients. Paired t test was used for statistical analyses. After three treatment courses the mean number of the hairs showed significant reduction in comparison with pre-treatment values. Some patients mentioned that treatment resulted in softer, thinner, and lighter hairs. The studied herbal ointment was effective in hair density reduction in hirsute patients.It was also a simple, inexpensive and safe treatment for hirsutism
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Assunto principal:
Pomadas
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Ensaios Clínicos como Assunto
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Resultado do Tratamento
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Zingiberaceae
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Cabelo
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Hirsutismo
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Fabaceae
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Persa
Revista:
Iran. J. Dermatol.
Ano de publicação:
2005
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