Cyproterone Acetate for Severe Hirsutism: Results of a Double-Blind Dose-Ranging Study

    July 1991 in “ Clinical endocrinology ”
    Julian H. Barth, C.A. Cherry, Fenella Wojnarowska, R.P.R. Dawber
    Studysummary In this study, cyproterone acetate at 2 mg daily was found to be as effective as higher doses in reducing hair growth for hirsute women over 12 months.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Spironolactone Is an Effective and Well-Tolerated Systemic Antiandrogen Therapy for Hirsute Women The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 1989
    2. Treatment of Hirsutism and Acne with Cyproterone Acetate Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1986
    3. Use of Cyproterone Acetate in the Treatment of Acne, Hirsutism, and Virilism Journal of Steroid Biochemistry · 1975

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