PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a material having hair growth inhibitory action, and an evaluation and/or selection method therefor.SOLUTION: A hair growth inhibitor evaluation and/or selection method uses FABP4/5 expression or activity as an index. A hair growth inhibitor comprises a material that reduces FABP4/5 expression or activity as an active ingredient.SELECTED DRAWING: None【課題】毛成長抑制作用を有する物質、及びその評価及び／又は選択方法の提供。【解決手段】ＦＡＢＰ４／５の発現又は活性を指標とする、毛成長抑制剤の評価及び／又は選択方法。ＦＡＢＰ４／５の発現又は活性を低下させる物質を有効成分として含有する毛成長抑制剤。【選択図】なし
