Comparison of Diane 35 and Diane 35 Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism

March 2001 in “ Fertility and Sterility ”

Yusuf Şahin, Sermin Dilber, Fahrettin Kelestimur

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TLDR Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective for treating hirsutism.

The study compared the effectiveness of Diane 35 alone and Diane 35 plus finasteride in treating hirsutism in women. The combination of Diane 35 and finasteride was found to be more effective in reducing hirsutism scores and hair diameter compared to Diane 35 alone. The study suggests that the combination of Diane 35 and finasteride may be a more effective treatment option for hirsutism. Both treatments were safe and effective, with no significant side effects reported.

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research Finasteride Treatment for One Year in 35 Hirsute Patients

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Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.

research Treatment of Hirsutism and Acne with Cyproterone Acetate

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Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

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