Hirsutism medical therapy: Difference between revisions
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* Oral contraceptives | * Oral contraceptives : Suppresses free testosterone level | ||
* Glucocorticoid | * Glucocorticoid : In patients with CAH | ||
* 5α-reductase inhibitor | * 5α-reductase inhibitor : Finestride | ||
* Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists | * Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists :An alternative to oral contraceptives | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Many women with unwanted hair seek methods of hair removal to control the appearance of hirsutism. But the actual causes should be evaluated by physicians, who can conduct blood tests, pinpoint the specific origin of the abnormal hair growth, and advise on the best course of treatment.
Medical Therapy
Cosmetic therapy : Bleaching , shaving , depilating agents ,waxing treatments , Eflornithine hydrochloride cream (Vaniqa)[1]
Hormonal Therapy :
- Oral contraceptives : Suppresses free testosterone level
- Glucocorticoid : In patients with CAH
- 5α-reductase inhibitor : Finestride
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists :An alternative to oral contraceptives