Clinical and Hormonal Effects of the 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride in Idiopathic Hirsutism

    October 1994 in “ The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism ”
    Paolo Moghetti, Roberto Castello, Corrado Magnani, Federico Tosi, Carlo Negri, Decio Armanini, Bellotti G, Michele Muggeo
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    TLDR Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.
    The study evaluated the effects of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on women with idiopathic hirsutism. The results showed that finasteride was effective in reducing hair growth and well-tolerated with no significant adverse effects reported. The study suggests that finasteride may be a useful treatment option for women with this condition.
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