Comparison of Cyproterone Acetate Plus Ethinyl Estradiol and Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism

The document is a compilation of references related to the treatment of hirsutism. Several studies compared the effectiveness of two treatments, cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol and finasteride, in reducing hirsutism scores and androgen levels. Both treatments were found to be effective, but cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol was generally more effective in reducing hirsutism scores and androgen levels. However, both treatments had potential side effects and individual patient characteristics should be considered when choosing a treatment. One study found that finasteride may be a good alternative for treating hirsutism. Another study found that cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol was more effective and cost-effective than finasteride.