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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)
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[1]
If a tumor on the ovaries or adrenal glands is the underlying cause of hirsutism, surgery may be the treatment option.
Laser therapy can remove unwanted hair for some women specially for women with dark hair and light skin.[2]
References
- ↑ Rosenfield, Robert L. (2005). "Hirsutism". New England Journal of Medicine. 353 (24): 2578–2588. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp033496. ISSN 0028-4793.
- ↑ Franks, Stephen (2012). "The investigation and management of hirsutism". Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care. 38 (3): 182–186. doi:10.1136/jfprhc-2011-100175. ISSN 1471-1893.