A method for reducing growth of human hair by way of applying dermatologically acceptable topical-administration composition onto skin in amount sufficient to reduce hair growth, which composition contains α-difluoromethylornitin (DFMO).
FIELD: cosmetic medicine. SUBSTANCE: invention proposes a method for reducing growth of human hair by way of applying dermatologically acceptable topical-administration composition onto skin in amount sufficient to reduce hair growth, which composition contains α-difluoromethylornitin (DFMO) and dermatologically acceptable carrier including at least 4% polyoxyethylene ether to provide percutaneous effects. EFFECT: enhanced percutaneous power of active ingredient (DFMO). 38 cl, 2 tbl, 6 ex