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eflornithine and Hair Diseases

eflornithine has been researched along with Hair Diseases in 4 studies

Eflornithine: An inhibitor of ORNITHINE DECARBOXYLASE, the rate limiting enzyme of the polyamine biosynthetic pathway.
eflornithine : A fluoroamino acid that is ornithine substituted by a difluoromethyl group at position 2.

Hair Diseases: Diseases affecting the orderly growth and persistence of hair.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Once pseudofolliculitis has become established, treatment consists of avoiding shaving and the use of medical treatment similar to that used in acne."2.46[Pseudofolliculitis barbae]. ( Casals, M; Fernández-Chico, N; Ribera, M, 2010)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (75.00)24.3611
2020's1 (25.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Shokeir, H1
Samy, N1
Taymour, M1
Nguyen, TA1
Patel, PS1
Viola, KV1
Friedman, AJ1
Ribera, M1
Fernández-Chico, N1
Casals, M1
Xia, Y1
Cho, S1
Howard, RS1
Maggio, KL1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Topical Eflornithine Hydrochloride for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Trial[NCT04403282]Phase 425 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2020-07-31Not yet recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for eflornithine and Hair Diseases

ArticleYear
[Pseudofolliculitis barbae].
    Actas dermo-sifiliograficas, 2010, Volume: 101, Issue:9

    Topics: Benzoyl Peroxide; Black People; Cicatrix; Combined Modality Therapy; Dermatologic Agents; Disease Su

2010

Trials

1 trial available for eflornithine and Hair Diseases

ArticleYear
Topical eflornithine hydrochloride improves the effectiveness of standard laser hair removal for treating pseudofolliculitis barbae: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2012, Volume: 67, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Combined Modality Therapy; Double-Blind Method; Eflornithine; Emolli

2012

Other Studies

2 other studies available for eflornithine and Hair Diseases

ArticleYear
Pseudofolliculitis barbae treatment: Efficacy of topical eflornithine, long-pulsed Nd-YAG laser versus their combination.
    Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2021, Volume: 20, Issue:11

    Topics: Eflornithine; Follow-Up Studies; Hair Diseases; Hair Removal; Humans; Lasers, Solid-State; Male; Tre

2021
Pseudofolliculitis barbae in women: a clinical perspective.
    The British journal of dermatology, 2015, Volume: 173, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Barbering; Counseling; Eflornithine; Female; Hair Diseases; Hair Removal; Hum

2015