Oral Contraceptives and Antiandrogens Most Effective for Hirsutism Pharmacotherapy

    January 2019 in “ PubMed ”
    Mark H. Ebell
    TLDR Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are the best treatments for hirsutism.
    The document discussed the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and antiandrogens in the pharmacotherapy of hirsutism. It concluded that these treatments were the most effective options available for managing the condition. The article did not provide an abstract or detailed study data but referenced several related reviews and studies that supported the conclusion.
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