Clinical Review 73: Medical Treatment of Androgen-Dependent Hirsutism
TLDR Medication and hair removal methods can improve hirsutism, but no drugs were specifically approved for it in North America as of 1995.
The document discusses the treatment of androgen-dependent hirsutism, highlighting that while it is often considered more of a cosmetic issue, patients with this condition are usually very appreciative of medical help. The text suggests that a combination of mechanical hair removal and medication can lead to improvements in most cases. However, it notes that, as of the document's publication date in 1995, no drugs had been approved in North America specifically for the treatment of hirsutism. The document calls for well-designed comparative studies with clear objectives to determine the most effective treatments for women with hirsutism. It also mentions the lack of industry support for such studies, particularly due to the reluctance of pharmaceutical companies to market drugs to women of childbearing age.
