Suppression of Upper Lip Hair Growth Using Novel Hemp Extract

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A clinical case series will be conducted measuring upper lip hair suppression for cosmetic effects in a group of 25 adult women with hirsutism of the upper lip. The study will use a topical phytonutraceutical that contains two ingredients that have been shown to suppress hair growth. The serum contains Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract (0.2%) and a hemp-extract (0.15%) known to stimulate cannabinoid one (CB1) receptors. The subjects will use the serum nightly for 60 days. High-power ProScope photographs will be obtained at the philtrum (above the center of the upper lip) as a landmark. Prior to starting the serum subjects will grow their upper lip hair for seven days. Hair shafts will be counted and graded for thickness and color using a standard methodology. The subjects will then use the serum for 60 days and will not be allowed to use laser, waxing, bleaching or tweezing during the duration of the study. Only shaving will be allowed. At the end of the 60 day course the subjects will grow their lip hair for seven days and the high-power photographs will be repeated at the same location based on landmarks. An independent board-certified dermatologist will evaluate and grade the pre- and post- serum photographs for cosmetic effects, number and thickness of the hairs.

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