Hirsutism And Virilism
March 2016
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CRC Press eBooks
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TLDR Hirsutism treatments can slow new hair growth, but existing hair needs removal, and eflornithine helps reduce hair growth.
The document discussed the distinction between hirsutism and hypertrichosis, emphasizing the role of androgens produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands in female hair growth. It highlighted that while treatments for hirsutism can prevent or slow new hair growth, existing hair must be removed through methods like electrolysis or laser removal. Eflornithine, a topical drug, was noted for its ability to inhibit an enzyme essential for hair growth, showing visible improvement within weeks.
