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Modulation of sebum excretion from the follicular reservoir by a dichlorophenyl‐imidazoldioxolan
Author(s) -
PIERARD G.E.,
CAUWENBERGH G.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
international journal of cosmetic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.532
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1468-2494
pISSN - 0142-5463
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-2494.1996.tb00152.x
Subject(s) - excretion , medicine , endocrinology , chemistry
Synopsis The dichlorophenyl‐imidazoldioxolan elubiol is used for skin and hair care in subjects with oily skin or dandruff. A study was conducted in 14 men to evaluate by non‐invasive methods the effect of long‐term use of elubiol on the sebum output at the skin surface. Measures were made using the Sebumeter SM810 and Sebutapes. Data show a progressive decrease in skin oiliness at the forehead site treated by elubiol compared to the contralateral control site. The function of the follicular reservoir appears to be affected without significant primary change in the sebaceous gland activity.