Hirsutism II: Treatment

    August 1998 in “ Australasian journal of dermatology ”
    Richard Young, Rodney Sinclair
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    TLDR The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
    The document from 1998 discusses various treatments for hirsutism, which include both cosmetic and pharmacological approaches. Cosmetic treatments mentioned are bleaching, plucking, electrical epilation, and laser epilation. On the pharmacological side, anti-androgens such as spironolactone and cyproterone acetate are used to block androgen receptors. Additionally, oral contraceptives and corticosteroids are noted for their role in reducing androgen expression. The document also highlights that finasteride, a follicular 5α reductase inhibitor, and flutamide, an anti-androgen, are being evaluated for their effectiveness. Furthermore, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists are mentioned as showing promise in reducing androgen expression and treating hirsutism.
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