Hirsutism: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update

    Najwa Somani, Diane N. Turvy
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    Research cited in this study 49

    1. Ovarian Surgery for Symptom Relief in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Cochrane library · 2017
    2. Endocrine Evaluation of Hirsutism International Journal of Women's Dermatology · 2017
    3. Hepatotoxicity with Low- and Ultralow-Dose Flutamide: A Surveillance Study on 203 Hyperandrogenic Young Females Fertility and Sterility · 2012
    4. A Randomized Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Bilateral Comparison Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride 0.5% Solution in Combination with Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy · 2012
    5. Venous and Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Combined Hormonal Contraceptives: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care · 2012
    6. Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Hirsutism: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society Human reproduction update · 2011
    7. Hair Removal in Hirsute Women with Normal Testosterone Levels: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Long-Pulsed Diode Laser vs. Intense Pulsed Light British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 2010
    8. Best Practice Options for Hair Removal in Patients with Unwanted Facial Hair Using Combination Therapy with Laser: Guidelines by an Expert Working Group Dermatology · 2010
    9. European Consensus on the Evaluation of Women Presenting with Excessive Hair Growth European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology · 2009
    10. Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and/or Acne Cochrane library · 2009
    11. Insulin Sensitizers for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2008
    12. Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2008
    13. Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials ˜The œJournal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism · 2008
    14. A Randomized Bilateral Vehicle-Controlled Study of Eflornithine Cream Combined with Laser Treatment Versus Laser Treatment Alone for Facial Hirsutism in Women Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2007
    15. Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Eflornithine HCl 13.9% Cream in the Treatment of Women with Facial Hair International Journal of Dermatology · 2006
    16. Guidance for the Management of Hirsutism Current medical research and opinion · 2005
    17. Paradoxical Hypertrichosis After Laser Epilation Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2005
    18. The Prevalence of Androgen Excess Among Patients With Minimal Unwanted Hair Growth American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2004
    19. Finasteride Versus Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics · 2004
    20. A Comparison Between Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism European journal of endocrinology · 2004
    21. Cyproterone Acetate for Hirsutism Cochrane library · 2003
    22. Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ˜The œJournal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism · 2003
    23. The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology · 2003
    24. The Benefits of Finasteride for Hirsute Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or Idiopathic Hirsutism Gynecological Endocrinology · 2003
    25. The Benefits of Finasteride for Hirsute Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or Idiopathic Hirsutism Gynecological Endocrinology · 2003
    26. Comparison of Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism Fertility and Sterility · 2002
    27. The Effect of Metformin on Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome European journal of endocrinology · 2002
    28. Comparison of Diane 35 and Diane 35 Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism Fertility and Sterility · 2001
    29. Topical Eflornithine: Efficacy in Reducing Unwanted Facial Hair Growth in Women American journal of clinical dermatology · 2001
    30. Finasteride Cream in Hirsutism Endocrine Practice · 2001
    31. Comparison of Diane 35 and Diane 35 Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism Fertility and Sterility · 2000
    32. Comparison of Spironolactone, Flutamide, and Finasteride Efficacy in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2000
    33. Comparison of Spironolactone, Flutamide, and Finasteride Efficacy in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2000
    34. Comparison of Finasteride Versus Flutamide in the Treatment of Hirsutism European journal of endocrinology · 1999
    35. A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1999
    36. Treatment of Hirsutism: Comparisons Between Different Antiandrogens with Central and Peripheral Effects Fertility and sterility · 1999
    37. Comparison of Cyproterone Acetate Plus Ethinyl Estradiol and Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism Journal of Endocrinological Investigation · 1998
    38. Comparison of Finasteride Versus Spironolactone in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism Fertility and Sterility · 1997
    39. Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy for Hirsutism Is as Effective as High Dose Cyproterone Acetate but Results in a Longer Remission Human reproduction · 1997
    40. Treatment of Hirsutism by Finasteride and Flutamide in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Gynecological Endocrinology · 1997
    41. Electrolysis: Observations from 13 Years and 140,000 Hours of Experience Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1995
    42. Clinical and Endocrine Effects of Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism Fertility and Sterility · 1995
    43. A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Finasteride to Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsute Women The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1995
    44. Comparison of Flutamide and Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized Controlled Trial Fertility and Sterility · 1994
    45. Cyproterone Acetate for Severe Hirsutism: Results of a Double-Blind Dose-Ranging Study Clinical endocrinology · 1991
    46. Lack of Effect of Spironolactone on Hair Shaft Diameter in Hirsute Females Postgraduate medical journal · 1989
    47. The Treatment of Hirsutism with a Combination of Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Clinical endocrinology · 1985
    48. Effects of a Low-Dose Desogestrel-Ethinylestradiol Combination on Hirsutism, Androgens, and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 1985
    49. Normalization of Testosterone Levels Using a Low Estrogen-Containing Oral Contraceptive in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PubMed · 1982

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